Which of the following brain structures is NOT part of the basal ganglia?
A) the putamen
B) the caudate nucleus
C) the thalamus
D) the globus pallidus

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The thalamus is not part of the basal ganglia. The basal ganglia consists of the putamen, the caudate nucleus, the globus pallidus, the subthalamic nucleus, and the substantia nigra. The thalamus is a separate structure involved in sensory processing and relaying sensory information to the cortex.

Which of the Following Brain Structures Is NOT Part of the Basal