In the context of the limbic system, identify a true statement about the basal ganglia.

A. They reside on one side of the thalamus and below the limbic system.
B. They are responsible for regulating the hormones that human bodies produce.
C. They are involved in voluntary motor control.
D. They play an important role in attention and cognitive control.


Answer: C

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