Many of the Dopaminergic Neurons with Cell Bodies in the Ventral

question 70

Multiple Choice

Many of the dopaminergic neurons with cell bodies in the ventral tegmental area synapse in the

• A) occipital association cortex.
• B) ventral horn.
• C) nucleus accumbens.
• D) PAG.
• E) raphé nucleus.

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