This nucleus both excites and inhibits the activities of the thalamus to control and adjust muscle tone.
A)Amygdaloid body
B)Caudate nucleus
C)Putamen
D)Globus pallidus
E)Claustrum

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The globus pallidus is part of the basal nuclei and is involved in the regulation of motor function. It sends inhibitory signals to the thalamus to control muscle tone, but also sends excitatory signals to adjust it as needed. The amygdaloid body is involved in emotion and motivation, not motor control. The caudate nucleus and putamen are part of the basal ganglia, but they are not directly involved in controlling muscle tone. The claustrum is a thin sheet of neurons located between the putamen and the insular cortex, but its exact function is still somewhat mysterious.

This Nucleus Both Excites and Inhibits the Activities of the Thalamus