Function of basal ganglia include: (A) Emotions, (B) Skilled movements, (C) Coordination of movements, (D) Maintenance of equilibrium
Answer is B. Basal ganglia are involved in planning and programming of movement or more broadly in the process by which an abstract thought is conveed into voluntary action which is required for skilled movements. Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 23rd edition; pg:251