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Discuss the Role of the Basal Ganglia in Motor Control

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Discuss the role of the basal ganglia in motor control, illustrating your answer with at least one human clinical example.


Definitions:

Visuospatial Sketchpad

A component of the working memory that processes visual and spatial information, allowing for the manipulation of images and spatial understanding.

Executive Control System

A cognitive system responsible for the planning, initiation, sequence, and monitoring of complex goal-directed behaviors.

Prospective Memory

The feature of memory that deals with the capacity to remember to carry out intended tasks or recollect future intentions.

Phonological Loop

A component of the working memory model that is responsible for handling auditory information and the temporary storage of spoken words.

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