Basal Ganglia

Basal ganglia are a subgroup of subcortical nuclei that occur in the brain of vertebrates. They are located at the base of the forebrain and the top of the midbrain. Basal ganglia connect the cerebral cortex, thalamus, brainstem, and several other brain areas. In addition, they perform a variety of functions including the control of voluntary movements,...

Difference Between Mesonephric and Metanephric Kidney

Mesonephric and metanephric kidneys are two types of kidneys that occur during the embryonic development of vertebrates. Generally, the mesonephric kidney develops from pronephros in higher adult fish and amphibians. Also, it occurs in mammals during embryogenesis. In comparison, the metanephric kidney is the type of kidney that develops into a permanent kidney in mammals....