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Pyramidal cells of the neocortex ___________________________.

have large pyramidal-shaped cell bodies;
have large apical dendrites;
communicate across layers of cortex;
form the functional, columnar organization of neocortex;
all of the above alternatives are correct;

CORRECT - Yes, pyramidal cells have large pyramidal-shaped cell bodies with apical dendrites. They communicate across the cell layers of cortex thereby setting up the functional columns of neocortex.

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