The process by which physical energy is converted into a coded neural signal that can be processed by the nervous system is called transduction.

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Transduction is the process through which physical stimuli, such as light, sound or touch, are transformed into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the nervous system. This process occurs in sensory receptor cells, which are specialized cells that convert specific types of stimuli into neural impulses. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Process by Which Physical Energy Is Converted into a Coded