MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

GANGLIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the indirect pathway, the striatum inhibits the ____ preventing it from inhibiting the ____ .
A
Globus pallidus externus; Substantia nigra
B
Globus pallidus internus; Substantia nigra
C
Globus pallidus externus; Subthalamic nucleus
D
Globus pallidus internus; Subthalamic nucleus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The subthalamic nucleus plays an essential role in the indirect pathway of the basal ganglia by preventing unwanted movements by increasing its glutaminergic output to the internal globus pallidus.

Detailed explanation-2: -The indirect pathway, sometimes known as the indirect pathway of movement, is a neuronal circuit through the basal ganglia and several associated nuclei within the central nervous system (CNS) which helps to prevent unwanted muscle contractions from competing with voluntary movements.

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