Question

A thermosensory neuron in the skin converts heat energy to nerve impulses via a conversion called _____.A. sensation

B. sensory transduction
C. integration
D. perception
E. reception

Answer 1

B.) Sensory Transduction

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Answer 2

Sensory transduction

Step-by-step explanation:

Sensory transduction is a process by which the sensory neuron transforms the obtained sensory information into an electric signal. Sensory neurons are the afferent neurons and are activated when they receive stimulus from a sensory receptor. This is followed by the firing of action potential to convey the sensory information into the CNS through the cranial or spinal nerve.

Change in temperature serves as a stimulus for thermosensory neurons present in the skin. The activated thermosensory neuron then produces an electric signal by the process of sensory transduction during which a nerve impulse is generated and action potential to convey the information.