The First Step in the Neural Signaling Process is _______

Question

The first step in the neural signaling process is _______.
A) transmission along an afferent neuron
B) integration
C) reception
D) transmission along an efferent neuron

Accepted Answer

The first step in neural signaling is reception, or the process of receiving information from sensory receptors. This information is then transmitted to the brain for further processing and integration before a response can be produced via efferent neurons. Thus, options A and D are incorrect as they involve transmission along afferent or efferent neurons, respectively, which occur after reception. Integration is also a later step in the process.