The Process of Converting Information from the Environment into Neural

question 65

Multiple Choice

The process of converting information from the environment into neural impulses is called __________; the process of associating meaning with this information is called __________.

• A) perception; sensation
• B) sensation; perception
• C) translation; transduction
• D) transduction; sensation

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released, allowing for communication between cells.

Locked Door

Often symbolizes an obstacle or barrier in context, but in a literal sense, it is a door secured by a lock, restricting access without the correct key.

Neurotransmitter Keys

Analogous to keys that unlock neurological processes, neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses.

Somatic Nervous System

A segment of the peripheral nervous system that is responsible for voluntary body movements through the control of skeletal muscles.