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Place the following sequence of events for the detection of somatic sensation in the proper order. Place a 1 by the first event, a 2 by the second event, and so on.
a. _________ The central process transmits the action potential to a second-order sensory neuron in the CNS.
b. ________ The action potential is transferred to the central process in the posterior root ganglion.
c. ________ The stimulus triggers an action potential.
d. _________ The signal is transferred to other CNS sensory neurons for eventual perception and interpretation.
e. _______ The action potential is propagated along the peripheral process of the neuron.
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