Which statement is true of the process of sensory transduction?
A. Transduction refers to the speed at which a sensory message travels toward the brain.
B. An external energy induces changes in muscle fiber contractions.
C. The intensity of an external stimulus is related to the firing rate of the receptor.
D. Sensory cell receptor potentials directly control the release of neurotransmitters.
Answer: D
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