Suppose you enter a hair salon and the smell of the hair dyes and other chemicals is very strong and distinctive at first. However, after a few minutes you no longer smell those chemicals. What process is responsible for this phenomenon?

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Receptor adaptation is responsible for this phenomenon. It occurs when sensory receptors in your nose become less sensitive to the presence of a particular odor after prolonged exposure, leading to a decreased perception of the smell over time.

Suppose You Enter a Hair Salon and the Smell of the Hair