In Rats, Dopamine Is Released from the VTA/SNc Is Triggered

question 38

Multiple Choice

In rats, dopamine is released from the VTA/SNc is triggered by encounters with:

• A) food.
• B) sex.
• C) secondary reinforcers.
• D) All of the answers are correct.

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