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Collection of cell bodies of specialized neurons secreting special biochemical substances in the CNS is referred to as

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olfactory bulbs
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ganglia
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nuclei
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diocoel
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The correct option is C nuclei
Collection of cell bodies of specialized neurons secreting special biochemical substances in the CNS is referred to as nuclei.
Olfactory lobes are also known as olfactory bulbs. They are present at the anterior end of the cerebrum and contain the sensory neurons that process the incoming information about smell.
The cavity of the diencephalon is called the diocoel.
Ganglia are structures that contain the cell bodies of neurons and glial cells.

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