Sensory Receptors - Adaptation Flashcards
1
Q
What causes adaptation?
A
When a response to a stimulus is sustained, the response of a receptor will decrease
2
Q
The size of adaptation is largest for a _____ receptor and smallest for a _____ receptor
A
Phasic Receptor
Tonic Receptor
3
Q
A receptor with a lot of adaptation can identify changes in a stimulus.
True or False
A
True
4
Q
The size of adaptation is smallest for ____
A
5
Q
Why is the size of adaptation smallest for pain?
A
The nervous system must continually be informed of damage to the organisim to ensure that corrective actions will be take to repair the cause of pain
6
Q
Adaptation is the largest for Pacinian receptors.
True or False
A
True
