Question

chapter 13 end of chapter review question 7
1 part | -- of 1 point
______ usually do not exhibit the property of adaptation.
○ phasic receptors
○ photoreceptors
○ tonic receptors
○ sensory receptors

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Phasic receptors adapt quickly (exhibit adaptation).
• Photoreceptors (like in vision) can adapt (e.g., dark/light adaptation).
• Tonic receptors are slow - adapting or non - adapting; they usually do not exhibit the property of adaptation as they maintain a sustained response to a stimulus.
• Sensory receptors is a broad term, and many do adapt. So the correct option is Tonic receptors.

Answer:

C. Tonic receptors