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fagboi

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Describe the structures that comprise the basal ganglia and explain the significance of this system for motor function.
 
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Explain the significance of the process of apoptosis for brain development.
 
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joewallace

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The basal ganglia include the caudate nucleus, the putamen, and the globus pallidus. Damage to this system results in motor movement problems (e.g., Parkinson's disease).

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The brain overproduces neurons. Apoptosis serves to eliminate neurons that cannot make appropriate synaptic contacts.


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