Cell bodies for third-order neurons carrying sensory information are located in the

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Third-order neurons carrying sensory information have their cell bodies located in the thalamus. These neurons are part of the sensory pathway that relays information from the periphery to the cerebral cortex. The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, except for the sense of smell, before it reaches the cortex for processing.

Cell Bodies for Third-Order Neurons Carrying Sensory Information Are Located