The Conversion of Sensory Stimuli Such as Light or Sound

question 19

Multiple Choice

The conversion of sensory stimuli such as light or sound waves into neural impulses to be sent along to the brain is called ________.

• A) adduction
• B) perception
• C) transduction
• D) subduction

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Definitions:

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