Why does damage to the basal ganglia lead to involuntary movements in Huntingtons disease? A. The damage

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Why does damage to the basal ganglia lead to involuntary movements in Huntington’s disease?

A. The damage interrupts inhibitory axons from the primary motor cortex to the spinal cord.

B. The cerebellum takes over the functions of the basal ganglia, and overcompensates.

C. The person voluntarily tries to overcome the lack of coordination.

D. Basal ganglia damage reduces inhibition of the thalamus.

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Biological Psychology

ISBN: 9781337408202

13th Edition

Authors: James W. Kalat

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