Glutamate as a neurotransmitter is synthesized mainly in which part of basal ganglia
Correct Answer: Subthalamic nucleus
Description: Connections in Basal ganglia
Substantia nigra pars compacta (SNPC) to Striatum (Caudate nucleus & Putamen)- Dopaminergic
Striatum to Substantia nigra pars reticulata (SNPR)- GABA
Striatum to Globus pallidus inner segment & external segment- GABA
Globus pallidus external segment to subthalamic nucleus and internal segment- GABA
Subthalamic nucleus to Globus pallidus external segment and internal segment.- Glutamate
Within the striatum- Cholinergic interneurons.
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