Which of the following is true about the putamen?
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It is a nucleus of the basal ganglia.; |
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It is one of the nuclei of the basal ganglia that receives information from other motor structures.; |
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It is a part of the pyramidal motor system.; |
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It projects directly to primary motor cortex.; |
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Both alternatives a and b are correct.; |
INCORRECT - The putamen (along with the caudate nucleus) of the basal ganglia projects indirectly to the primary motor cortex via the globus pallidus.
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