Overall, the indirect basal ganglia pathway has the exact opposite effect of the direct pathway. The indirect pathway serves as a negative modulator of movement and the direct pathway serves as a positive modulator of movement.his is different from the direct pathway where the striatum sends a signal to the internal segment of the globus pallidus. The external segment of the globus pallidus normally indirectly (more on this in the next few paragraphs) inhibits its internal counterpart.
Popcorn Nutrition. Air-popped popcorn contains only 31 calories per cup. A cup of popcorn also contains 1.2 grams of fiber and less than 1 gram of fat. While popcorn contains only small amounts of vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, potassium, and vitamin A, it has high levels of antioxidants.
Full Answer. There are an average of 13 cups of popcorn per bag, but this can vary slightly and is dependent on the number of kernels that pop. There are an average of 15 calories in 1 cup of popcorn made using fat-free butter. There is also an estimated 2 grams of fat in one serving of this popcorn type. The serving sizes for mini bags of microwave popcorn vary, as does the calorie and fat content. Popcorn is an abundant source of fiber.