Injury to which of the following structures of the brain is most likely to cause movement disorders (such as are found in Parkinson's disease)?
A) The frontal lobes
B) The basal ganglia
C) The pituitary gland
D) The amygdala

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The basal ganglia are nuclei located deep within the brain. They contribute to some aspects of voluntary movement. Parkinson's disease is a disorder in which degeneration of the basal ganglia produces muscular rigidity, a pill-rolling tremor of the hands, loss of facial expressiveness, problems with ambulation, including falls, and difficulty initiating movements.

Injury to Which of the Following Structures of the Brain