Which of the following is the subcortical structure that controls a person's motor movements and whose degeneration is primarily related to Parkinson's disease?
A) Corpus callosum
B) Hypothalamus
C) Cerebellum
D) Basal ganglia

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The basal ganglia is a subcortical structure that controls voluntary motor movements and is primarily affected by degeneration in Parkinson's disease. The corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres of the brain, the hypothalamus controls basic bodily functions such as hunger and thirst, and the cerebellum is involved in motor coordination and balance, but are not primarily related to Parkinson's disease.

Which of the Following Is the Subcortical Structure That Controls