Lesion and Neuroimaging Studies Have Suggested That the Basal Ganglia

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Essay

Lesion and neuroimaging studies have suggested that the basal ganglia play a role in skill learning. Explain why it is difficult to determine exactly what this role is.

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Definitions:

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord involved in biochemical support of endothelial cells and repair processes in the central nervous system.

Microglia

Glial cells that originate in the blood, aid in cell repair, and scavenge debris in the nervous system.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord that play a crucial role in supporting neurons, forming blood-brain barrier, and regulating neurotransmitters.

Schwann Cells

Specialized cells in the peripheral nervous system responsible for the formation of myelin, which speeds up the electrical impulses in neurons.