Which of the following receptors are MOST likely to demonstrate receptor adaptation?

A) pain receptors
B) olfactory receptors in the nose
C) photoreceptors in the eye
D) stretch receptors in the muscles and tendons
E) mechanoreceptors in the cochlea (ear)


B

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