The generation of action potentials in olfactory neurons initiated by odors drawn into the nasal cavity is an example of
A)perception.
B)sensory transduction.
C)sensory adaptation.
D)amplification.

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The generation of action potentials in olfactory neurons initiated by odors drawn into the nasal cavity is an example of sensory transduction, which is the conversion of a stimulus into an electrical signal by a sensory receptor.

The Generation of Action Potentials in Olfactory Neurons Initiated by Odors