When a stimulus is continually applied but the action potential frequency declines,this is called
A)receptor attenuation.
B)receptor acclimation.
C)receptor accommodation.
D)receptor adaptation.

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This phenomenon is called receptor adaptation. Receptor adaptation occurs when a sensory receptor becomes less responsive to a stimulus that is constantly or repeatedly applied. This can cause a decrease in the frequency of action potentials sent to the central nervous system, even if the strength of the stimulus remains constant.

When a Stimulus Is Continually Applied but the Action Potential