The generation of action potentials in olfactory neurons initiated by odours drawn in the nasal cavity is an example of
A)perception.
B)sensory transduction.
C)sensory adaptation.
D)habituation.
E)lateral inhibition.

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Sensory transduction is the process of converting a sensory stimulus (such as an odour molecule) into an electrical signal (action potential) that can be transmitted to the brain. This accurately describes the generation of action potentials in olfactory neurons in response to odours.

The Generation of Action Potentials in Olfactory Neurons Initiated by Odours