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In the context of sensory receptors, the absolute threshold is defined as the

A. Maximum intensity a receptor can tolerate
B. Minimum stimulus intensity required for detection 50% of the time
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C. Point where sensory adaptation begins
D. Intensity that causes tissue damage

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The absolute threshold is the lowest level of stimulus energy that an organism can consciously detect consistently.

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  • Maximum intensity a receptor can tolerate
  • Minimum stimulus intensity required for detection 50% of the time
  • Point where sensory adaptation begins
  • Intensity that causes tissue damage

The absolute threshold is the lowest level of stimulus energy that an organism can consciously detect consistently.

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