The Mesolimbic Pathway, Which Connects the Ventral Segmental Area (VTA)

question 55

Multiple Choice

The mesolimbic pathway, which connects the ventral segmental area (VTA) to the anterior cingulate cortex and the orbitofrontal cortex, is associated with:

• A)Planning and cognition"
• B)Thermoregulation and satiety"
• C)Stimulus evaluation and emotional reglation"
• D)None of the above"

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