Examination of a tissue sample from the central nervous system reveals many darkly pigmented cells. This tissue probably came from the
A) nucleus gracilis.
B) nucleus cuneatus.
C) motor cortex.
D) substantia nigra.
E) red nucleus.
Answer: D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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