The basal ganglia help our brain communicate when we move. Here’s how they do it:
Connections to the Cortex: The basal ganglia get messages from different parts of the cortex. They combine information that helps us understand what we sense and how we need to move.
Thalamic Relay: After processing the information, they send signals back to the cortex through a part of the brain called the thalamus. This helps fine-tune our movements so that they are more precise.
Neurotransmitters: A chemical called dopamine is very important here. It helps control these pathways and influences how motivated we feel to move or how we feel rewarded after moving.
All these connections work together to help us move smoothly and do things purposefully.
The basal ganglia help our brain communicate when we move. Here’s how they do it:
Connections to the Cortex: The basal ganglia get messages from different parts of the cortex. They combine information that helps us understand what we sense and how we need to move.
Thalamic Relay: After processing the information, they send signals back to the cortex through a part of the brain called the thalamus. This helps fine-tune our movements so that they are more precise.
Neurotransmitters: A chemical called dopamine is very important here. It helps control these pathways and influences how motivated we feel to move or how we feel rewarded after moving.
All these connections work together to help us move smoothly and do things purposefully.