________ refers to the loss of responsiveness in receptor cells due to constant stimulation.
A) Absolute threshold
B) Sensory adaptation
C) Signal detection
D) Weber's law
E) Equilibrium

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Sensory adaptation refers to the phenomenon where sensory receptor cells become less sensitive to constant stimulation over time. This allows the organism to attend to new or changing stimuli in the environment.

________ Refers to the Loss of Responsiveness in Receptor Cells