Which of the Following Subcortical Structures Is Correctly Paired with a Function

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following subcortical structures is correctly paired with a function?

• A) cerebellum - motor coordination; learning motor skills
• B) substantia nigra - maintaining heart rate and respiration
• C) reticular formation - maintaining the fluidity of movement; inhibiting movement
• D) thalamus - regulating sleep and wakefulness cycles

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