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Signal Transduction, Light

Signal Transduction, Light Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Signal Transduction, Light Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Signal Transduction, Light?

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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