Globbus Pallidus

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Also known as:  Pale Globe;  Pallidum

 

Description

The Globbus Pallidus is a component (innermost, lighter gray portion of the three portions) of the Lenticular Nucleus of the Striatum of the Basal Ganglia of the Cerebrum of the Brain.

 

Biological Function of the Globus Pallidus

Nervous System

 The Globus Pallidus contains a large number of Cannabinoid Receptors (which bind to Cannabinoids such as Tetrahydrocannabinol [THC]).

 

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