striatum

the dorsal striatum plays a key role in habit formation.

damage to the ventral striatum can affect reward processing.

striatal neurons transmit signals related to motor control.

researchers study the striatum to understand addiction mechanisms.

the caudate nucleus is a major component of the striatum.

abnormal activity in the striatum is linked to parkinson's disease.

the putamen, part of the striatum, helps regulate movement.

neuroimaging reveals striatum activation during decision-making tasks.

striatal dysfunction may contribute to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

the striatum receives input from both cortical and limbic regions.

studies show the striatum is involved in procedural learning.

drug abuse can cause long-lasting changes in striatum circuitry.