The Substantia Nigra

question 94

Multiple Choice

The substantia nigra:

• A)contains dopamine-producing neurons and is involved in motor control.
• B)is the region that has shown the greatest degree of neurogenesis in humans.
• C)is the primary communication link between the left and right cerebral hemispheres.
• D)does not fully develop until late adolescence.

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