The conversion of external energy into a neural signal is known as
A)accommodation.
B)perception.
C)sensation.
D)transduction.

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The process of conversion of external energy into a neural signal is known as transduction. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A (accommodation) refers to the process by which the lens adjusts its shape to focus on an object. Option B (perception) is the interpretation of sensory information. Option C (sensation) refers to the process of detecting external stimuli and converting them into neural signals.

The Conversion of External Energy into a Neural Signal Is