There Appears to Be a Common Pathway in the Brain

question 15

Multiple Choice

There appears to be a common pathway in the brain involving the neurotransmitter ______ that may explain the pleasure-inducing effects of many drugs.

• A) cortisol
• B) dopamine
• C) acetylcholine
• D) norepinephrine

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