Asked by Luisa Lopez on Jul 08, 2024

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When our eyes receive light energy,they transduce it into

A) neural messages.
B) a chemical reaction.
C) electromagnetic energy.
D) sensory receptors.

Transduce

To convert one form of energy into another, as in sensory systems converting physical stimuli (like light and sound) into neural signals.

Neural Messages

Information transmitted through the nervous system by neuron cells using electrical and chemical signals.

Light Energy

The visible form of electromagnetic radiation, perceived by the human eye and crucial for photosynthesis in plants.

  • Describe the process of transduction in sensory systems.
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FILIZ COPURJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When light energy enters the eye, it interacts with the photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) in the retina. These cells contain pigments that react to light by creating a chemical signal, which is then transmitted to other cells in the retina and ultimately to the brain via the optic nerve. This process of converting light energy into neural messages is known as transduction.