In a simple reflex circuit when a motor response is diminished because sensitivity in the sensory receptors are diminished, it is called:
A) reflexive action.
B) habituation.
C) adaptation.
D) fatigue.

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Adaptation refers to the process where sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, leading to a diminished motor response in a reflex circuit.

In a Simple Reflex Circuit When a Motor Response Is