Question

The largest basal nucleus at the floor of the cerebrum is ______.

Options

• corpus callosum

• red nucleus

• corpus striatum

• paraventricular nucleus

Answer 1

The largest basal nucleus at the floor of the cerebrum is the corpus striatum.

Explanation:

The corpus striatum is the largest basal nucleus on the cerebrum's floor. The striatum gets excitatory input from numerous parts of the cerebral cortex, as well as inhibitory and excitatory input from substantia nigra pars compacta dopaminergic cells.