Transduction Refers to Conversion of ________

question 59

Multiple Choice

Transduction refers to conversion of ________.

• A) stimulus energy into energy of a graded potential
• B) receptor energy to stimulus energy
• C) presynaptic nerve impulses to postsynaptic nerve impulses
• D) afferent impulses to efferent impulses

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Definitions:

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

A genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, primarily affecting boys.

Gower Sign

A clinical sign indicating weakness of the proximal muscles, notably those of the lower limb, where the individual uses their hands and arms to "walk" up their own body from a squatting position due to lack of hip and thigh muscle strength.

Lordosis

A condition characterized by an excessive inward curve of the spine, typically in the lower back, leading to a pronounced posture.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

A rare disorder where the body's immune system attacks the nerves, leading to muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.