The Caudate,putamen,and Globus Pallidus Compose the

question 38

Multiple Choice

The caudate,putamen,and globus pallidus compose the

• A) diencephalon.
• B) limbic system.
• C) somatosensory system.
• D) basal ganglia.
• E) thalamus.

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