The basal nuclei, also known as the basal ganglia, are involved in adjusting and refining learned motor activities. They do not initiate conscious motor activity, activate spinal reflexes, exert direct control over lower motor neurons, or act as gatekeepers filtering out unnecessary sensory input.

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The Basal Nuclei

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The basal nuclei

A) initiate conscious motor activity.
B) activate spinal reflexes.
C) adjust and refine learned motor activities.
D) exert direct control over lower motor neurons.
E) act as gatekeepers,filtering out unnecessary sensory input.

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