Some sensory receptors decrease their frequency of action potentials when exposed to a continued, constant stimulus in a process known as:
A) transduction.
B) sensory adaptation.
C) referred perception.
D) reception.
E) sensory summation.

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Sensory adaptation refers to the process by which sensory receptors decrease their response to a constant stimulus over time, leading to a decrease in the frequency of action potentials generated. This allows organisms to ignore background stimuli and focus on changes in their environment.

Some Sensory Receptors Decrease Their Frequency of Action Potentials When