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Glutamate as a neurotransmitter is synthesized mainly in which part of basal ganglia

A
Globus pallidus interna
B
Globus pallidus externa
C
Subthalamic nucleus
D
Putamen
High-Yield Explanation
Connections in Basal ganglia Substantia nigra pars compacta (SNPC) to Striatum (Caudate nucleus & Putamen)- Dopaminergic Striatum to Substantia nigra pars reticulata (SNPR)- GABA Striatum to Globus pallidus inner segment & external segment- GABA​ Globus pallidus external segment to subthalamic nucleus and internal segment- GABA​ Subthalamic nucleus to Globus pallidus external segment and internal segment.- Glutamate​ Within the striatum- Cholinergic interneurons.

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