Which Structure Is Part of a Loop Including the Cortex

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which structure is part of a loop including the cortex and the basal ganglia?

• A) thalamus
• B) vestibular nucleus
• C) cerebellum
• D) red nucleus
• E) substantia nigra

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