The Neurotransmitter System That Is MOST Important for Basal Ganglia

question 119

Multiple Choice

The neurotransmitter system that is MOST important for basal ganglia function is the:

• A)nigrostriatal dopamine system.
• B)mesolimbic dopamine system.
• C)acetylcholine system.
• D)norepinephrine system.

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