Neurons that project from the substantia nigra to the basal ganglia use the neurotransmitter ______.
A) acetylcholine
B) serotonin
C) dopamine
D) norepinephrine

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Neurons that project from the substantia nigra to the basal ganglia use the neurotransmitter dopamine. This pathway is involved in motor control and is affected in Parkinson's disease, which is characterized by a loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra.

Neurons That Project from the Substantia Nigra to the Basal