Activation of Neurons Within the ________ Appears to Play a Key

question 25

Multiple Choice

Activation of neurons within the ________ appears to play a key role in the early reinforcing actions of drugs.

• A) thalamus
• B) nucleus accumbens
• C) amygdala
• D) dorsal striatum
• E) hippocampus

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