Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia Overview

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What is the primary function of the cerebellum?

Coordination of voluntary movements

Which of the following is not a main lobe of the cerebellum?

Parietal lobe

What is the function of the Purkinje cells found in the cerebellar cortex?

They inhibit the activity of the deep cerebellar nuclei

Which of the following is not a connection of the corpus striatum within the basal ganglia?

<p>Sends outputs to the hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the basal ganglia in motor function?

<p>Inhibiting unwanted movements and selecting appropriate motor programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a functional area of the cerebellar cortex?

<p>Paleocerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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