The cell bodies of the sensory neurons that carry information from the periphery to the spinal cord are located in the
A)anterior white commissure.
B)central canal.
C)lateral gray horn.
D)posterior root ganglion.
E)posterior gray horn.

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The sensory neurons that transmit information from the periphery to the spinal cord have their cell bodies located in the posterior root ganglion, making choice D the best answer. This allows for the axons of these neurons to enter the spinal cord through the dorsal (posterior) roots. Choices A, B, C, and E are not correct as they refer to other structures within the spinal cord.

The Cell Bodies of the Sensory Neurons That Carry Information