Together the Lentiform and Caudate Nuclei Are Known as the

question 49

Multiple Choice

Together the lentiform and caudate nuclei are known as the

• A)globus pallidus.
• B)putamen.
• C)medial geniculate nucleus.
• D)corpus striatum.
• E)internal capsule.

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Definitions:

Stimulant Medication

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ADHD

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Impulsivity

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