Which Area of the Midbrain Is Responsible for Producing Dopamine

question 196

Multiple Choice

Which area of the midbrain is responsible for producing dopamine?

• A) substantia nigra
• B) red nucleus
• C) raphe nuclei
• D) locus coeruleos

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