The Basal Ganglia Influence Voluntary Movement by

question 8

Multiple Choice

 The basal ganglia influence voluntary movement by

• A) directly inhibiting the thalamus, which in turn influences the premotor cortex and SMA.
• B) directly inhibiting the premotor cortex and SMA, which in turn influences the thalamus.
• C) making direct connections with primary motor cortex.
• D) directly activating the thalamus, which in turn influences pre-SMA and SMA.

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