Activation of nicotinic receptors in the ______________ has been shown to increase dopamine concentrations in the nucleus accumbens.
A) hippocampus
B) prefrontal cortex
C) ventral tegmental area
D) thalamus

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The ventral tegmental area is a region of the brain that is involved in the reward system and is a major source of dopamine in the brain. Activation of nicotinic receptors in this area has been shown to increase dopamine concentrations in the nucleus accumbens, which is another region of the brain that is involved in reward and motivation.

Activation of Nicotinic Receptors in the ______________ Has Been Shown