Which of the following processes are accomplished by specialized nervous system cells called sensory receptors? options: Perception None of the above Transduction Sensation
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Sensory receptors do not accomplish this process, so this option can be eliminated. - Transduction: This refers to the conversion of physical stimuli into neural signals that can be processed by the nervous system. Sensory receptors are specialized cells that are Show more…
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