Question
Identify the marked structure in the given image ?
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Thalamus
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| B. |
Claustrum
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| C. |
Lentiform nucleus
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| D. |
Caudate nucleus
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Answer C) Lentiform nucleus
Explanation:
Lentiform nucleus
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The lentiform nucleus, or lenticular nucleus, comprises the putamen and the globus pallidus within the basal ganglia.
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With the caudate nucleus, it forms the striatum.
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It is a large, lens-shaped mass of gray matter just lateral to the internal capsule.
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Increased volume of the lentiform nuclei has been observed in obsessive-compulsive disorder, with decreased volume conversely observed in other anxiety disorders.
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