Which of the following is not part of the basal ganglia?
A) putamen
B) Wernicke's area
C) globus pallidus
D) caudate nucleus

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Wernicke's area is a region in the cortex involved in language comprehension and is not part of the basal ganglia, which is a collection of nuclei located beneath the cortex involved in facilitating movement, cognition, and emotion. The putamen, globus pallidus, and caudate nucleus are all part of the basal ganglia.

Which of the Following Is Not Part of the Basal