| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| refractory | Resistant to a process or stimulus |
| downregulation | the process of reducing or suppressing a response to a stimulus |
| downregulations | DOWNREGULATION, the process of reducing or suppressing a response to a stimulus |
| sparking | Provide the stimulus for (a dramatic event or process) |
| sparked | Provide the stimulus for (a dramatic event or process) |
| subliminal | (of a stimulus or mental process) Below the threshold of sensation or consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it |
