The process of translating sensory information into action potentials is known as
A) transduction.
B) translation.
C) absorption.
D) the dark current.

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Transduction is the process of converting sensory information (such as light or sound waves) into electrical signals (action potentials) that can be interpreted by the brain. Translation refers to the conversion of information from one language to another and is not related to sensory processing. Absorption can refer to the uptake of nutrients or chemicals by cells, but it is not specific to the process of sensory transduction. The dark current refers to the flow of ions in the absence of stimulation in certain types of sensory cells, such as rods in the retina, and is not the same as the process of converting sensory information into action potentials.

The Process of Translating Sensory Information into Action Potentials Is