The process in which the frequency of nerve impulses in the first-order neuron decreases during prolonged stimulus is called
A)selectivity.
B)adaptation.
C)perception.
D)modality.
E)transduction.

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The process described is known as adaptation. Adaptation is a decrease in the frequency of nerve impulses in response to prolonged stimulation. This process allows sensory neurons to filter out unimportant or continuous stimuli and focus on changes in the environment.

The Process in Which the Frequency of Nerve Impulses in the First-Order