The process by which cells in the eye convert stimulus energy into neural signals is an example of
A) top-down processing.
B) sensory adaptation.
C) transduction.
D) priming.

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The process described in the question is the conversion of stimulus energy (in this case, light) into neural signals, which is known as transduction. Option A, top-down processing, refers to the brain's use of prior knowledge or context to interpret sensory information. Option B, sensory adaptation, refers to a phenomenon in which the sensitivity of sensory receptors decreases in response to a constant or unchanging stimulus. Option D, priming, involves the activation of certain neural pathways in response to a stimulus that makes it easier to process related information later on.

The Process by Which Cells in the Eye Convert Stimulus