Describe the structures that comprise the basal ganglia and explain the significance of this system for motor function
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The basal ganglia include the caudate nucleus, the putamen, and the globus pallidus. Damage to this system results in motor movement problems (e.g., Parkinson's disease).
Psychology
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