The ability of the nervous system to become less responsive to a maintained stimulus is called __________.
A) refraction
B) sensory adaptation
C) accommodation
D) sensory deprivation

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Sensory adaptation refers to the process by which neurons decrease their activity in response to a constant stimulus, leading to a diminished response from the nervous system. This allows organisms to ignore background conditions and focus on changes in their environment.

The Ability of the Nervous System to Become Less Responsive