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What type of neurons are found in the postcentral gyrus?.

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(i know this was like a week ago but.....)

Tertiary neurons have cell bodies in the thalamus and project to the postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobe, forming a sensory homunculus in the case of touch. Regarding posture, the tertiary neuron is located in the cerebellum.

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