Distinguish between tonic and phasic receptors

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
9th Edition
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood
Chapter6: The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses
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Distinguish between tonic and phasic receptors. (Human Physiology)

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The sensory neurons are less sensitive in the presence of the constant stimulus and decreased the nerve impulses. Decreased nerve impulse is called adaptation.

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