Which of the Following Best Describes Sensory Transduction

Question

Which of the following best describes sensory transduction?
A)The conversion of a stimulus into a nerve impulse by using a receptor.
B)The conversion of a nerve impulse into a stimulus by using a receptor.
C)The detection of an environmental stimulus by a nerve receptor.
D)The analysis of a nerve impulse by the brain.

Accepted Answer

Sensory transduction is the process by which a sensory receptor converts a stimulus from the environment into a nerve impulse that can be interpreted by the nervous system.