Which basal ganglia structure(s) is/are important for receiving input from sensory areas of the thalamus and the cerebral cortex?
A) Globus pallidus and putamen
B) Globus pallidus and caudate nucleus
C) Caudate nucleus and putamen
D) Globus pallidus

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The caudate nucleus and putamen, together known as the striatum, receive input from sensory areas of the thalamus and cerebral cortex. The globus pallidus also plays a role in the basal ganglia circuitry but is not specifically responsible for receiving sensory input.

Which Basal Ganglia Structure(s) Is/are Important for Receiving Input from Sensory