The process whereby receptor cells in skin transform one form of energy to another is called transduction.

Here's a breakdown:

* Sensory receptors in the skin are specialized cells that detect specific stimuli, such as pressure, temperature, or pain.

* Transduction is the process by which these receptors convert the energy of the stimulus (e.g., mechanical pressure, heat) into an electrical signal. This electrical signal is then sent to the brain for interpretation.

Example:

* When you touch a hot object, the thermoreceptors in your skin detect the heat.

* This heat energy is transduced into an electrical signal by the thermoreceptors.

* The electrical signal travels along sensory neurons to the brain, where it is interpreted as "hot".

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