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Basal Ganglia

The "basal ganglia" are a group of subcortical nuclei in the brain that are responsible for motor control, as well as other activities like motor learning, executive functions, and emotional behaviors. They also play a key role in reward and reinforcement, addictive behavior, and habit building.

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Sources

  1. Basal Ganglia. Physiopedia. Published 2016. Accessed January 31, 2022. https://www.physio-pedia.com/Basal_Ganglia

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