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  • Sensory Neuron Cell Bodies: Location and Function
    Cell bodies of sensory neurons are found in ganglia.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Sensory neurons are responsible for carrying information from the body's sensory organs (like eyes, skin, ears) to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).

    * Ganglia are clusters of neuron cell bodies located outside of the central nervous system.

    Here are some examples:

    * Dorsal root ganglia contain the cell bodies of sensory neurons that carry information from the body to the spinal cord.

    * Cranial nerve ganglia contain the cell bodies of sensory neurons that carry information from the head and face to the brain.

    It's important to note that not all sensory neurons have their cell bodies in ganglia. For example, some sensory neurons in the retina of the eye have their cell bodies within the retina itself.

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