The most prominent type of neuron in the cerebral cortex, the _______ cell, is found mostly in layer III or layer _______.
A) pyramidal; I
B) glial; II
C) interneuron; IV
D) pyramidal; V

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The most prominent type of neuron in the cerebral cortex is the pyramidal cell, which is found mostly in layer III or layer V. Option A is correct in terms of the most prominent type of neuron being pyramidal, but layer I is not a common location for these cells. Option B is incorrect because glial cells are not neurons. Option C is incorrect because interneurons are not the most prominent type of neuron in the cerebral cortex.

The Most Prominent Type of Neuron in the Cerebral Cortex