Neuropharmacology and the Basal Ganglia

question 1 of 3 course: Medicine(Degree)
question 1 of 3 course: Medicine(Degree)

Q: The functions of the basal ganglia include: The inhibition of muscle tone if all stimulated, Coordinate fine movements of the digits, The globus pallidus is not involved in setting background muscle tone, The caudate nucleus and putamen inhibit gross motor movement.

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