The principal output of the basal ganglia is from the
A) internal division of the globus pallidus.
B) internal capsule.
C) lateral caudate nucleus.
D) external division of the globus pallidus.
E) dorsal root ganglion.

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The internal division of the globus pallidus is the principal output of the basal ganglia. It sends inhibitory signals to the thalamus, which then projects to the cortex. This plays a role in modulating movement and behavior.

The Principal Output of the Basal Ganglia Is from the