Which of the pathways of the basal ganglia would make use of the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)?
A)the indirect pathway from the subthalamic nucleus to the globus palladus internal
B)the direct pathway from the striatum to the globus palladus internal
C)the pathway from the cortex to the basal ganglia
D)the pathway from the substantia nigra compacta to the striatum
E)both C and D

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GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter,and one of its roles is to inhibit the globus palladus internal via the striatum (the direct pathway).

Which of the Pathways of the Basal Ganglia Would Make