The basal nuclei
A) initiate voluntary muscle activity.
B) provide the general pattern and rhythm for movements such as walking.
C) coordinate sensory information.
D) control the secretions of the pituitary gland.
E) control respiration and blood pressure.

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Basal nuclei, also known as basal ganglia, are responsible for providing the general pattern and rhythm for voluntary movements such as walking. They do not initiate voluntary muscle activity, coordinate sensory information, control the secretions of the pituitary gland, or control respiration and blood pressure.

The Basal Nuclei