What is signal transduction?
A type of surgical procedure
A communication process in neurons
A genetic mutation
A psychological theory
Answer
Signal transduction is a communication process in neurons, allowing them to transmit information over long distances. It involves the conversion of an extracellular signal into an intracellular response. When a neurotransmitter binds to a receptor on the neuron's surface, it triggers a cascade of events that ultimately leads to the generation of an electrical signal called an action potential.
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