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Biology

Neural Adaptation

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Some sensory neurons can reduce their firing rate by up to 90% within milliseconds of a constant stimulus.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever noticed how you stop feeling your clothes against your skin after a few minutes? That’s your neurons adapting to constant stimulation.