[Campbell Biology P.1157] What is the immediate physiological process described as "transduct... | Practice Question

What is the immediate physiological process described as "transduction" in the context of sensory receptors, according to the provided text?

  • A: Decoding of information within the CNS.
  • B: Generation of a motor response.
  • C: Conversion of stimulus energy to a change in membrane potential.
  • D: Transmission of signals along motor neurons.

Explanation

The text states: "A sensory receptor converts stimulus energy to a change in membrane potential, thereby regulating the output of action potentials to the central nervous system CNS ." This process is defined as transduction.