Reward Circuit in Human and Rat Brains

The reward circuit in the human and rodent brain involves the prefrontal cortex (PFC), nucleus accumbens (NAc), and the ventral tegmental area (VTA). This circuit is involved in addiction and depression. Credit: C. G. York, https://slideplayer.com/slide/8133609/

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