What type of nuclei in the cerebrum, diencephalon, and midbrain are involved in control of motor functions?

A) ependymal cells
B) caudate nucleus
C) basal nuclei
D) lentiform nucleus


Answer: C) basal nuclei

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Milk ejection is a neural reflex arc involving afferent input to the hypothalamus from receptors in the nipples and a neural efferent output to the myoepithelial cells in the ducts of the mammary glands

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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