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caudate nucleus

 

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Noun caudate nucleus has 1 sense
  1. caudate nucleus, caudate - a tail-shaped basal ganglion located in a lateral ventricle of the brain
    --1 is a kind of basal ganglion
    --1 is a part of corpus striatum, striatum, striate body

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Caudate Nucleus

Description

The caudate nucleus is a component of the basal ganglia, a group of structures in the brain involved in movement, learning, and emotions. It is a long, curved, tail-like structure located deep within the brain.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Anatomy

The caudate nucleus is a region of the brain that plays a crucial role in voluntary movement control and coordination. It is connected to other brain regions, such as the cerebral cortex and thalamus, and is part of the larger basal ganglia system.

Sample Sentence: Damage to the caudate nucleus can result in movement disorders like Parkinson's disease.

Sense 2: Psychology

In psychology, the caudate nucleus is associated with reward processing, motivation, and decision making. It is involved in the brain's reward system, which influences behaviors related to pleasure and motivation.

Sample Sentence: Studies have shown that the caudate nucleus is activated when a person experiences a sense of reward or satisfaction.

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