Phasic receptor. A phasic receptor is a sensory receptor that returns to its resting potential even though the stimulus is still applied. The process by which the magnitude of the generator potential decreases, even when the stimulus is maintained, is called adaptation. 1  Pacinian corpuscles. 2  Tonic receptor. 3  Phasic transmitter.
The normal resting adult heart beats regularly at an average rate of 60-100 times per minute. How fast the heart beats (heart rate) is governed by the speed of electrical signals originating from the pacemaker of the heart, the SA node.
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats a minute. To measure your heart rate, simply check your pulse.