GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

CEREBRUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The putamen and globus pallidus make up the
A
Corpus striatum
B
Lentiform nucleus
C
Caudate nucleus
D
Basal ganglia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The globus pallidus and putamen collectively form the lentiform (lenticular) nucleus, which lies beneath the insula. The globus pallidus, caudate, and putamen form corpus striatum. The corpus striatum is also an important part of the basal ganglia.

Detailed explanation-2: -The lentiform nucleus is a collective name given to the putamen and globus pallidus, both of which are nuclei in the basal ganglia.

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