EBK PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOG
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Chapter 14, Problem 18CP
Summary Introduction
To analyze:
The components of the corpus striatum and its functions.
Introduction:
In the forebrain, the Corpus Striatum is a crucial nucleus, hence also known as basal nuclei. The area of the brain is responsible for thought, motivation, and coordinated motion. It is a component of the basal ganglia and regulates several crucial processes.
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