The "pleasure pathways," or internal reward centers, in the human brain are primarily made up of ______________.
A) dopamine-sensitive neurons
B) serotonin-sensitive neurons
C) both of these
D) neither of these

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The pleasure pathways in the human brain are primarily made up of dopamine-sensitive neurons. These neurons are activated when we engage in pleasurable activities such as eating delicious food or engaging in sexual activity. The release of dopamine in these reward centers reinforces the behavior, increasing the likelihood that we will engage in the behavior again.

The "Pleasure Pathways," or Internal Reward Centers, in the Human