A Limbic System Reward Center Located in Front of the Hypothalamus

question 31

Multiple Choice

A limbic system reward center located in front of the hypothalamus is called the

• A) amygdala.
• B) reticular formation.
• C) pons.
• D) nucleus accumbens.

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