The dopamine system apparently responsible for the symptoms of schizophrenia projects from the ____ to the ____.

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The dopamine system responsible for the symptoms of schizophrenia projects from the midbrain tegmentum (specifically the ventral tegmental area) to the limbic system, which includes structures such as the amygdala, hippocampus, and hypothalamus. This pathway is thought to play a role in the development of positive symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.

The Dopamine System Apparently Responsible for the Symptoms of Schizophrenia