Thalamic neurons that travel to the primary sensory cortex are ________ neurons.
A)receptor
B)first-order
C)second-order
D)third-order
E)fourth-order

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Thalamic neurons that travel to the primary sensory cortex are third-order neurons as they receive input from second-order neurons in the thalamus, which receive input from first-order neurons in the peripheral sensory organs.

Thalamic Neurons That Travel to the Primary Sensory Cortex Are