An individual suffering damage to the basal nuclei resulting in a lack of desire to use a limb would be suffering from
A)Parkinson's disease.
B)chorea.
C)intention tremor.
D)akinesia.

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Akinesia is a condition where an individual lacks the desire to initiate voluntary movements or has difficulty in initiating movements. It is commonly observed in individuals suffering from damage to the basal nuclei in the brain, which is responsible for the control of movements. Parkinson's disease is also associated with damage to the basal nuclei, but it primarily involves tremors, rigidity, and slowness of movement. Chorea and intention tremor are also movement disorders but they are not associated with a lack of desire to use a limb.

An Individual Suffering Damage to the Basal Nuclei Resulting in a Lack