Dopamine Has Opposing Effects on the Direct and Indirect Pathway

question 43

Essay

Dopamine has opposing effects on the direct and indirect pathway in the basal ganglia. How is this possible?

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Definitions:

Unpredictable

Not able to be predicted or foreseen, indicating randomness or lack of a discernible pattern in behavior or events.

Logical

Pertaining to the use of reason or logic.

Other-race Effect

The inclination to more readily identify facial features of the race with which one is most acquainted, usually being their own.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend loyalty to members of one's own group over those from other groups.