A diminishing response by receptors to a constant stimulus is known as ____.
A) an action potential
B) neural transduction
C) sensory adaptation
D) referred pain
E) a sensation

Question

A diminishing response by receptors to a constant stimulus is known as ____.  
A) an action potential
B) neural transduction
C) sensory adaptation
D) referred pain
E) a sensation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sensory adaptation is when the receptors become less responsive to a constant stimulus. The other options are not accurate definitions of this process.

A Diminishing Response by Receptors to a Constant Stimulus Is