This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General physiology, Subject name: Physiology
Basal ganglia consist of all the following except 
Select and explain. 
A. Caudate nucleus, B. Subthalamic nucleus, C. Thalamus, D. Putamen
C: Thalamus
Answer: C: Thalamus 
Explanation: Basal GangliaOn each side of the brain, these ganglia consist of the caudate nucleus, putamen, globus pallidus, substantia nigra, and subthalamic nucleus.Ref: Guyton; 13th edition; Chapter 57 Contributions of the Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia to Overall Motor Control