Which of the following is NOT a role of the basal nuclei?
A) playing a role in cognition and emotion
B) controlling starting and stopping movements
C) initiating protective reflex actions
D) inhibiting unnecessary or antagonistic movements

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The basal nuclei, also known as the basal ganglia, are involved in regulating movement and motor function by controlling the starting and stopping of movements (B), inhibiting unnecessary or antagonistic movements (D), and fine-tuning repetitive movements. They also play a role in cognition and emotion (A), but they do not initiate protective reflex actions (C), which are controlled by the spinal cord and brainstem.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Role of the Basal