Which of the following best describes sensory transduction?

A. The analysis of a nerve impulse by the brain.
B. The conversion of a stimulus into a nerve impulse by using a receptor.
C. The detection of an environmental stimulus by a nerve receptor.
D. The conversion of a nerve impulse into a stimulus by using a receptor.


Answer: B

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