Immediately after putting on a shirt, your skin feels itchy. However, the itching stops after a few minutes and you are unaware that you are wearing a shirt. Why?

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Sensory adaptation is a process by which the sensory receptors become less responsive to a constant stimulus. Initially, when we wear a new shirt, our skin detects the tactile sensation of the fabric, which triggers the sensation of itchiness. However, over time, our sensory receptors adapt to the constant stimulation and stop responding as strongly, causing the itching sensation to diminish or disappear altogether. Therefore, the best choice is A, sensory adaptation has occurred.

Immediately After Putting on a Shirt, Your Skin Feels Itchy