Final answer:
The FALSE statement about the basal ganglia is D, which incorrectly identifies the parts of the pallidum. The pallidum consists of the internal and external segments of the globus pallidus, whereas the substantia nigra pars reticulata is not a part of the pallidum.
Step-by-step explanation:
The FALSE statement regarding the parts of the basal ganglia is "D. The pallidum is made up of the globis palidus and pars reticulata". This statement is incorrect because the pallidum is actually composed of the globus pallidus internal and external segments. The substantia nigra pars reticulata (SNr) is not part of the pallidum, but rather a separate structure that works in conjunction with the basal ganglia. The rest of the statements are correct: "A. The putamen and caudate make up the corpus striatum and are your input zones" is accurate, as these structures receive input from the cortex. "B. The corticostriatal pathways control axial movement and output from the external globus pallidus is sent to ventral anterior and ventral lateral nuclei" is true as well, linking the external globus pallidus with thalamic nuclei. "C. The caudate regulates eye movement and has multimodal association cortices" correctly describes some of the functions of the caudate nucleus. Lastly, "E. The only areas that do not project to the corpus striatum are the primary visual cortex and primary auditory cortex" is accurate in delineating the areas of the cortex that do not directly project to the striatum.