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| − | This law states that a given sensory receptor is specific for a particular energy modality. | + | This law states that a given sensory receptor is specific for a particular energy [[modality]]. Thus, different modalities of energy, including light waves, sound waves, pressure, temperature, etc., are ultimately transduced into electrical energy in the form of an [[action potential]]. |
Latest revision as of 17:11, 14 September 2011
This law states that a given sensory receptor is specific for a particular energy modality. Thus, different modalities of energy, including light waves, sound waves, pressure, temperature, etc., are ultimately transduced into electrical energy in the form of an action potential.