Reward centre in the brain is?
Correct Answer: Ventral tegmental area
Description: 1. Reward center contains ventral tegmental area connected with nucleus accumbens (through dopamine NT) 2. Previously major reward centers are thought to be located along course of "medial forebrain bundle" Amygdala - Pa of limbic system - It has many connections (i.e. with neocoex of temporal, parietal & occipital lobes Hence amygdala is called as "window" through which limbic system sees place of person in the world. Thalamus - It is relay station for all sensations except olfaction - It forms extensive nerve connections b/w cerebral coex & midbrain Hippocampus - Required for consolidation of long-term memories. - Hippocampus + adjacent temporal & parietal lobe structures => HIPPOCAMPAL FORMATION
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