Which of the following is NOT a function the basal nuclei play in controlling body movements?
A) regulating muscle tone
B) sending corrective signals directly to upper motor neurons
C) starting a movement
D) stopping unwanted movements from occurring

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The basal nuclei do not directly send signals to upper motor neurons. Instead, they modulate the signals sent by the cortex. The other options - regulating muscle tone, starting a movement, and stopping unwanted movements - are all functions of the basal nuclei.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Function the Basal