Pyramidal neurons in the third layer of the ___________ have smaller cell bodies and fewer dendritic spines in patients with schizophrenia than in healthy controls.

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Pyramidal neurons in the third layer of the dorsolateral prefrontal (DLPFC) cortex have been found to have smaller cell bodies and fewer dendritic spines in patients with schizophrenia compared to healthy controls. This finding is part of the evidence supporting the involvement of the DLPFC in the pathology of schizophrenia, particularly in relation to cognitive deficits observed in patients.

Pyramidal Neurons in the Third Layer of the ___________ Have