basal ganglia

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functions

general motor control, eye movements, cognitive functions, and emotional functions

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where does the output go?

thalamus —> frontal cortex (area 6, M1 and M2)

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disorders associated with BG

parkison’s disease, hemiballismus, and huntington’s disease 

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direct pathway? 

excitation of pathway facilitates movement

loss of dopamine = loss of facilitation 

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indirect pathway

inhibition of thalamus = inhibits movement

loss of dopamine = less movement