Which of the Following Is Not a Role of the Basal

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a role of the basal nuclei?

• A) regulating attention and cognition
• B) controlling starting and stopping movements
• C) inhibiting unnecessary or antagonistic movements
• D) initiating protective reflex actions

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