How do neurons of the basal ganglia suppress unwanted movements?
A) they excite neurons of the motor cortex
B) they excite neurons of the thalamus
C) they inhibit neurons of the motor cortex
D) they inhibit neurons of the thalamus

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Neurons of the basal ganglia suppress unwanted movements by inhibiting neurons of the thalamus, which in turn reduces excitatory input to the motor cortex, preventing the initiation of unwanted movements.

How Do Neurons of the Basal Ganglia Suppress Unwanted Movements