The basal ganglia are a group of
small, interconnected subcortical nuclei. These nuclei serve a big
role as a site for bringing emotions, executive functions, motivation,
and motor activity together. Which of the subcortical nuclei listed
below comprise the corpus striatum?
A. Caudate nucleus and substantia nigra.
B. Globus pallidus and putamen.
C. Caudate nucleus and putamen.
D. Putamen and claustrum.
E. Substantia nigra and globus pallidus.
