The conversion of a stimulus into an action potential by a receptor cell is called ________.
A) integration
B) transmission
C) transduction
D) amplification

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Transduction is the process by which a receptor cell converts a stimulus into an electrical signal (action potential) that can be transmitted to the brain. Integration refers to the process by which the brain combines and processes multiple signals from different neurons. Transmission refers to the process of transmitting signals between neurons, and amplification refers to the process of increasing the strength of a signal.

The Conversion of a Stimulus into an Action Potential by a Receptor