The substantia nigra
A) uses dopamine as a neurotransmitter
B) activates the direct pathway to promote movement
C) inhibits the indirect pathway that inhibits movement
D) is dysfunctional in Parkinson’s disease
E) All of the above are true

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The substantia nigra uses dopamine as a neurotransmitter, activates the direct pathway to promote movement, inhibits the indirect pathway that inhibits movement, and is dysfunctional in Parkinson’s disease, making all of the statements true.

The Substantia Nigra