What is an example of sensory adaptation of receptors?
A) distinguishing between different colors
B) ignoring the shoes on your feet
C) thinking about what you would do with a million dollars
D) detecting sound and light simultaneously

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Sensory adaptation refers to a decrease in sensitivity to a stimulus over time. Ignoring the shoes on your feet is an example of sensory adaptation because your brain has become accustomed to the sensation and no longer registers it as a significant stimulus. The other answer choices do not involve sensory adaptation.

What Is an Example of Sensory Adaptation of Receptors