Which Region in the Brain Contains the Dopamine-Producing Neurons That

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which region in the brain contains the dopamine-producing neurons that project to the striatum?

• A) the nueral cortex
• B) the orbitofrontal cortex
• C) the substantia nigra pars compacta
• D) the ventral tegmental area

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