Having the ability to ignore constant phasic stimuli is called ________.
A. tonic adaptation
B. sensory adaptation
C. phasic adaptation
D. the law of specific nerve energies
Answer: B
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A. cartilagenous; diarthrosis B. cartilagenous; amphiarthrosis C. fibrous; amphiarthrosis D. fibrous; synarthrosis E. ball and socket; pivot
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A. fast fatigue-resistant fibers. B. fast fatigable muscle fibers. C. slow fatigable muscle fibers. D. slow fatigue-resistant fibers.
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a. the air pressure in the alveoli is greater than that of the atmosphere. b. the air pressure in the alveoli is less than that of the atmosphere. c. the volume of the thoracic cavity increases. d. both (a) and (c) above. e. both (b) and (c) above