Brain regions Flashcards

1
Q

Goal-directed drug seeking

A

PFC, Mesolimbic pathway

In Humans
Ventromedial PFC
Caudate

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2
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Drug habit

A

Nigrostriatal dopamine pathway (SN and Posterior putamen)

In humans
Premotor cortex
Posterior putamen

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3
Q

Addiction (compulsive behavior)

A

PFC dysfunction

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4
Q

3 Dopamine pathways

A

Mesolimbic: VTA to NAcc
Nigrosriatal SN to PP
Mesocortical: VTA to PFC

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