Your text states that "continuous binding of certain odorants ...will result in the fatigue of the olfactory receptor neurons to which they bind." This passage should remind you of the concept of
A) tolerance.
B) adaptation.
C) habituation.
D) desensitization.

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Adaptation refers to the process where sensory receptors become less responsive to a constant stimulus over time, such as the continuous binding of odorants leading to reduced sensitivity in olfactory receptor neurons.

Your Text States That "Continuous Binding of Certain Odorants