Which of the following is NOT true of sensory adaptation?
A. It occurs when a person adjusts to a strong smell in the environment.
B. Thermoreceptors commonly undergo sensory adaptation.
C. It involves a fading of sensation upon continuous receptor stimulation.
D. It commonly occurs in pain receptors.
E. All of these are true of sensory adaptation.
Answer: D
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