Which of the Following Is NOT a Correct Statement Regarding

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a correct statement regarding the striatum?

• A) The ventral striatum receives input from the motor and premotor cortices.
• B) The ventral striatum receives input from the orbital prefrontal cortex.
• C) The ventral striatum is involved in generating cravings for food, water, sex, and drugs.
• D) The ventral striatum is a component of the basal ganglia.

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