Brain Imaging Studies of Rats Given Food or Water Have

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Multiple Choice

Brain imaging studies of rats given food or water have revealed increased dopaminergic activity in the:

• A)nucleus accumbens,but only when they are hungry or thirsty.
• B)nucleus accumbens,even when they are not hungry or thirsty.
• C)thalamus,but only when they are hungry or thirsty.
• D)thalamus,even when they are not hungry or thirsty.

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