Which of the Following is Least Related to Basal Nuclei

Question

Which of the following is least related to basal nuclei?
A) Dopamine-secreting cells
B) Bands of white matter that connect the right and left cerebral hemispheres
C) Deficit: Parkinson's disease
D) Deficit: shaking palsy

Accepted Answer

Basal nuclei are a group of nuclei located deep within the cerebral hemispheres, and are primarily involved in motor function. Dopamine-secreting cells are specifically related to basal nuclei function, as dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in motor control. Deficits in basal nuclei function can result in conditions such as Parkinson's disease and shaking palsy. However, bands of white matter that connect the right and left cerebral hemispheres, also known as the corpus callosum, are not directly related to basal nuclei function.