Sensory adaptation is the
A) progressive loss of responsiveness in sensory cells exposed to a constant stimulus.
B) progressive evolution of sensory systems throughout human history.
C) heightening of sensory responses to unfamiliar stimuli.
D) heightening of sensory responses to familiar stimuli.

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Sensory adaptation refers to the progressive loss of responsiveness in sensory cells exposed to a constant stimulus. This process allows our senses to become tuned to changes in the environment rather than constant stimuli, making us more sensitive to new or important stimuli.

Sensory Adaptation Is the