Sensory adaptation refers to a the process by which stimulus energies are changed into neural impulses. b diminishing sensitivity to an unchanging stimulus. c the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information. d changes in the shape of the lens as it focuses on objects. e increasing perception of a constant, annoying stimuli.
Sensory adaptation refers to diminishing sensitivity to an unchanging stimulus.
Option: ( b)
Explanation:
When a subject is constantly exposed to particular stimulus for longer duration or period of time there is a reduction in the sensitivity to that particular stimulus and make that stimulus less noticeable.
This adaptation can occur with all our senses such as sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch.
Sensory adaptation is helpful to the body for adjusting the changes that occur due to this stimuli.
