Question

question 40 not yet answered points out of 1 flag question receptor cells are most responsive to changes in stimulation. constant stimulation is not effective in producing a sustained reaction. this explains why we can misplace our sunglasses that are sitting on top of our head. what is the reason for this?

a. the difference threshold for touch is not great enough
b. it is difficult for us to remember everything that we have to.
c. the sensation of the glasses on our head has not reached the absolute threshold for touch.
d. sensory nerve receptors are unable to fire off messages to the brain indefinitely.

question 41 not yet answered points out of 1 flag question

______ is the awareness of the sensations, thoughts, and feelings we experience at a given moment.

a. consciousness
b. perception
c. intelligence
d. speculation

Explanation:

For Question 40, receptor cells adapt to constant stimulation and sensory nerve receptors can't continuously send messages to the brain, which is why we can forget about sunglasses on our head. For Question 41, by definition, consciousness is the awareness of sensations, thoughts, and feelings at a given moment.

Answer:

Question 40: D. sensory nerve receptors are unable to fire off messages to the brain indefinitely.
Question 41: A. consciousness