The Conversion of a Sensory Input to a Change in Membrane

Question

The conversion of a sensory input to a change in membrane potential in the receptor is known as
A) transduction.
B) reception.
C) effection.
D) potential.
E) stimulation.

Accepted Answer

The conversion of a sensory input to a change in membrane potential in the receptor is known as transduction. Choice B (reception) refers to the process of detecting a stimulus by a sensory receptor, while choice C (effection) and choice D (potential) are not related to this process. Choice E (stimulation) refers to the application of a stimulus, but does not specifically address the conversion of that stimulus into a change in membrane potential.