Question

When a cell is exposed to a signalling stimulus for a prolonged period of time, in many cases it can decrease its response to that particular level of stimulus. This is known as

Select one:

a. desensitization, adaptation or de-amplification are all acceptable terms.

b. de-amplification

c. desensitization

d. desensitization or adaptation

e. adaptation

Answer 1

D is correct answer because both term adapt organism for presence of continued or repeated stimulation.

We can say that in both cases loss of response occur due to prolonged or repeated stimulation.