The lentiform nucleus is composed of which two structures?

The lentiform nucleus is composed of which

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APutamen and globus pallidus
BCaudate and putamen
CPutamen and claustrum
DGlobus pallidus and subthalamic nucleus

✓ Correct answer: A. Putamen and globus pallidus The lentiform (lenticular) nucleus consists of the putamen laterally and the globus pallidus (divided into external and internal segments) medially. Together with the caudate nucleus it forms the striatum (as a functional unit).

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