Some articular receptors, such as free nerve endings, are slow adapting. What does this mean?

a. They require a high threshold to become stimulated
b. Once stimulated, they continue to send signals until the stimulus is removed
c. Once stimulated, they send signals initially, but adapt to the stimulus and stop
d. They require a low threshold to become stimulated


Answer: b. Once stimulated, they continue to send signals until the stimulus is removed

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