Some sensory receptors decrease their frequency of action potentials when exposed to a continued, constant stimulus in a process known as:

A) transduction.
B) sensory adaptation.
C) referred perception.
D) reception.
E) sensory summation.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors diminish their sensitivity to continuous stimuli, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.

Action Potentials

Rapid, temporary changes in the electrical charge of a cell's membrane, crucial for nerve signal transmission.

Transduction

A process in genetics whereby foreign DNA is introduced into a cell by a virus or viral vector.