Beyond the Reward System, Which Brain Structures Adapt to the Chronic

question 52

Multiple Choice

Beyond the reward system, which brain structures adapt to the chronic use of abused drugs?

• A) amygdala, thalamus, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus
• B) ventral tegmental area, amygdala, thalamus, and nucleus accumbens
• C) nucleus accumbens, caudate putamen, thalamus, and hippocampus
• D) caudate putamen, thalamus, prefrontal cortex, and ventral tegmental area

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Definitions:

Noninvasive Stimulation Technique

A method of stimulating the brain without the need for surgery or implants, often used for therapeutic purposes.

Magnetic Pulses

Brief magnetic fields used in various technologies and medical treatments, such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

Wernicke's Aphasia

A language disorder caused by damage to the temporal lobe affecting comprehension and fluent speech.

Broca's Aphasia

A neurological condition characterized by difficulties in speech production, often resulting from damage to Broca's area in the frontal lobe of the brain.