Sensory adaptation occurs when the brain filters out repetitious and/or insignificant information. Indicate the correct example of sensory adaptation. a. hog farmer does not notice the barn smell from his working boots when he wears them on the porch of the house. b. A chef discriminates the aromas from prepared dishes as he uses exotic spices. c. A sommelier can differentiate the unique tastes among various blended wines given to him to evaluate. d. A person who inadvertently burns the tip of his or her tongue with a hot drink can still consume cold beverages.

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Sensory adaptation occurs when the brain filters out repetitious and/or insignificant information. Indicate the correct example of sensory adaptation.

a. hog farmer does not notice the barn smell from his working boots when he wears them on the porch of the house.
b. A chef discriminates the aromas from prepared dishes as he uses exotic spices.
c. A sommelier can differentiate the unique tastes among various blended wines given to him to evaluate.
d. A person who inadvertently burns the tip of his or her tongue with a hot drink can still consume cold beverages.
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