What Is the Anatomical Distinction Between the Basal Ganglia and the Basal

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the anatomical distinction between the basal ganglia and the basal forebrain nuclei?

• A) The basal ganglia are located outside the CNS, whereas the basal forebrain nuclei are located within the cerebrum.
• B) The basal forebrain nuclei are located in the prefrontal cortex, whereas the basal ganglia are within the midbrain.
• C) The basal ganglia are located in the brain stem, whereas the basal forebrain nuclei are located within the cerebrum.
• D) The basal forebrain nuclei are located closer to the hypothalamus, whereas the basal ganglia lie near the internal capsule.

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