Over time, a sensory neuron will decrease its responsiveness to a specific signal. This behavior is known as:
A)accommodation.
B)appreciation.
C)adaptation.
D)alleviation.

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Adaptation refers to the decreased responsiveness of a sensory neuron to a specific repeated signal over time. Accommodation refers to the ability of the eye to adjust its focus to see objects at different distances, appreciation is not a term commonly associated with sensory neurons, and alleviation refers to reducing pain or other negative symptoms.

Over Time, a Sensory Neuron Will Decrease Its Responsiveness to a Specific