Adironke has recently been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Her psychiatrist tells her that there are several different brain areas that might contribute to her various symptoms. Which of the following would the psychiatrist be UNLIKELY to name as an involved brain structure?

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The striate nucleus is not a real brain structure. The correct term may be the striatum or the caudate nucleus, which are actually involved in ADHD symptoms. The cerebellum, basal ganglia, and corpus callosum are all known to play a role in ADHD.

Adironke Has Recently Been Diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)