Item #8 of 10

The basal ganglia _______________________________.

lie deep within the cerebral hemispheres;
consist of three major nuclei, the putamen, globus pallidus, and caudate nucleus;
contribute to the complex control of movement;
is a subcortical structure;
all of the alternatives provided are correct;

CORRECT - Yes, the basal ganglia lie subcortically and are composed of three nuclei, which contribute to the control of movement.

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