One proposed role of dopamine in the context of motor learning via the basal ganglia is that dopamine release
A)from the basal ganglia to motor cortex stimulates motor learning.
B)from the substantia nigra prevents Parkinson's disease by facilitating motor learning.
C)in the basal ganglia results in a combination of stimulatory and inhibitory influences that reinforces particular motor actions.
D)in the basal ganglia produces multiple motor responses simultaneously.

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Studies suggest that dopamine release in the basal ganglia results in a combination of stimulatory and inhibitory influences that reinforce particular motor actions. This reinforcement is thought to be important for learning and fine-tuning movements. The other options are not supported by current research on dopamine and motor learning in the basal ganglia.

One Proposed Role of Dopamine in the Context of Motor