Phasic receptors
A) are quick to adapt to a particular stimulus intensity.
B) slowly decrease the frequency of action potentials generated to a constant stimulus.
C) are attune to parameters that the body must continuously assess.
D) once threshold is reached by a stimulus will always generate action potentials.

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Phasic receptors adapt quickly to a particular stimulus intensity, meaning they decrease their response with time if the stimulus is constant. This adaptation allows them to focus on detecting changes or new stimuli rather than continuously responding to a constant stimulus.

Phasic Receptors