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Why Is the Basal Ganglia Structure Referred to as a "Gatekeeper

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Why is the basal ganglia structure referred to as a "gatekeeper?" How is inhibition used in its gatekeeping functions?


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Song Production

The creation and vocal execution of songs by an animal, often used in the context of birds for mating, territorial defense, or communication.

Natural Selection

A fundamental mechanism of evolution where organisms with traits best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

Net Reproductive Gain

The overall increase in an individual’s or population's gene frequency in the next generation, after accounting for all factors of survival and reproduction.

Reproductive Success

The success of an organism in passing on its genes to the next generation, often measured by the number of surviving offspring.

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