What do we call the conversion of a stimulus into an action potential by a receptor cell?
A) integration
B) transmission
C) transduction
D) amplification

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Transduction is the process by which a receptor cell converts the energy of a stimulus into an electrical signal, specifically an action potential. This is a fundamental process in sensory perception, allowing organisms to respond to their environment.

What Do We Call the Conversion of a Stimulus into an Action