EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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The substantia nigra is located in the ____ region of the brain.
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midbrain
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forebrain
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hindbrain
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motor
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Where is the substantia nigra located? The SN is in your midbrain. As the name suggests, this section of your brain is at the center of your brain.
Detailed explanation-2: -The basal ganglia are situated at the base of the forebrain and top of the midbrain. Basal ganglia are strongly interconnected with the cerebral cortex, thalamus, and brainstem, as well as several other brain areas.
Detailed explanation-3: -The substantia nigra is located in the ventral midbrain and bordered dorsally by the medial lemniscus and ventrally by the cerebral peduncle.
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