Putamen
Description
The Putamen is a component (outer, large, darker gray portion) of the Lenticular Nucleus of the Striatum of the Basal Ganglia of the Cerebrum of the Brain.
Function of the Putamen
Nervous System
The Putamen is involved in maintaining Attention Span.
The Putamen is involved in some aspects of Motor Movement.
These Substances may Enhance the Function of the Putamen
Neurotransmitters
Some of the Dopamine-using (i.e. dopaminergic) Neurons of the Substantia Nigra area of the Brain extend into the Putamen (this Dopaminergic pathway is known as the Nigrostriatal pathway).
Specific sub-types of Receptors for Serotonin are located in the Putamen:
5-HT1E Receptors are located in the Putamen.
These Ailments may Interfere with the Putamen
Nervous System
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) patients may have been found to have impaired Blood Circulation to their Putamen.
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