12. Second order neurons of both the specific and nonspecific ascending pathways terminate in the: A. spinal cord. B. medulla. C. thalamus. D. somatosensory cortex.
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Second order neurons are the neurons that receive sensory information from first order neurons and transmit it to higher brain centers. Now, let's consider the options: A. Spinal cord: This is not the correct answer because second order neurons transmit Show more…
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