Pleasurable and desirable experiences activate dopamine neurons in which structure of the basal ganglia?
A) thalamus
B) hippocampus
C) amygdala
D) nucleus accumbens

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The nucleus accumbens is part of the basal ganglia and is known to be involved in reward and pleasure processing. Activation of dopamine neurons in this structure is associated with pleasurable and desirable experiences.

Pleasurable and Desirable Experiences Activate Dopamine Neurons in Which Structure