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Striatum

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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The striatum is a major component of the basal ganglia system in the brain, primarily involved in the coordination of movement, as well as various aspects of cognition and emotion. It consists of the caudate nucleus and putamen, playing a key role in reward processing and decision-making.

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