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.
Popcorn can certainly be a healthy snack as long as it's not smothered in butter, salt or some sort of cheese powder. If you're looking for a high volume snack, popcorn is the perfect match. Three cups of air-popped popcorn has 93 calories, 3.5g fiber and only 1 gram of fat.And yes, you heard right -- 3 cups! You might also be happy to know that popcorn is a whole grain. 5-cup serving will cost you 430 calories, 25 g fat and 640 mg sodium. The same amount of fat as 3 Lickâs âChickânâlickânâ burgers on a whole wheat bun with âGukâ! 5 cups of Orville Redenbacherâs microwave âSmart Popcornâ is only 260 calories, 4 g fat and 360 mg sodium. Thatâs a decent after dinner snack.