Biology - Concepts and Investigations - 3rd Edition - Broward College Central
Biology - Concepts and Investigations - 3rd Edition - Broward College Central
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781308188959
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: McGraw Hill
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Chapter 27, Problem 3WIO
Summary Introduction

To explain:

The reasons for slow sensory adaptation to pain stimuli which is favored by evolution.

Concept introduction:

Sensory adaptation is the phenomenon of being adaptable to a sensation with prolonged exposure of stimulus and the stimulus become less noticeable to an individual. This is because of the sensory receptor produce fewer action potentials under the constant stimulation of a stimulus.

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