Excitatory inputs from the cerebral cortex to the striatum will lead to what effects on corresponding neurons downstream in the direct pathway of the basal ganglia?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Excitatory inputs from the cortex to the striatum activate the direct pathway, leading to inhibition of the globus pallidus internus, which in turn reduces its inhibitory effect on the thalamus, resulting in excitation of the thalamus.

Excitatory Inputs from the Cerebral Cortex to the Striatum Will