Second-order neurons synapse with third-order neurons in the __________.
A) thalamus
B) dorsal root ganglion
C) spinal cord
D) cerebral cortex
E) medulla oblongata

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Second-order neurons from sensory pathways synapse with third-order neurons in the thalamus. The thalamus is a relay station where sensory information is processed and then sent to the cerebral cortex for further processing and interpretation.

Second-Order Neurons Synapse with Third-Order Neurons in the __________