In the visual system, ganglion cells convert the light detected by the retina into electrical impulses, which then travel to the brain. This example illustrates the process of _________.
A)translation
B)transduction
C)detection
D)transmission

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Transduction is the process by which sensory stimuli are converted into electrical signals that can be processed by the nervous system. In this case, ganglion cells in the retina convert light into electrical impulses, exemplifying transduction.

In the Visual System, Ganglion Cells Convert the Light Detected