VISUAL TRANSDUCTIONS
\vˈɪʒuːə͡l tɹansdˈʌkʃənz], \vˈɪʒuːəl tɹansdˈʌkʃənz], \v_ˈɪ_ʒ_uː_əl t_ɹ_a_n_s_d_ˈʌ_k_ʃ_ə_n_z]\
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The transducing of light energy to afferent nerve impulses, such as takes place in the retinal rods and cones. After light photons are absorbed by the photopigments, the signal is transmitted to the outer segment membrane by the cyclic GMP second messenger system, where it closes the sodium channels. This channel gating ultimately generates an action potential in the inner retina.
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