Which of the following statements regarding control of body movement is correct?
A)The basal ganglia receive input from dopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra
B)The cerebellum is important for the initiation of body movement
C)The basal ganglia form part of the corticospinal pathways
D)The skeletal muscles of the body are represented in the primary motor cortex proportionately to their size
E)None of the choices are correct

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The basal ganglia receive input from dopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra. This input is important in modulating motor activity and controlling body movement. Dysfunction of the basal ganglia can lead to movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Control of Body Movement