Neurobiology HW1

Answers should be in your OWN words.

 

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Marks will be included for detailed content, clarity, composition and formatting. Poor  presentation will get poor marks.

 

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Assignment 

 

1. What structures are included in the basal ganglia? List the main receiving areas and output areas of the basal ganglia.

2.  Summarize the role of the basal ganglia in movement. What is the corpus striatum?

 

3. What is largest source of neural input to the basal ganglia?

4. Discuss the role of Basal Ganglia in the motor control system and Parkinson’s.