The brain's reward pathway is located in the
A)ventral tegmental area and nucleus accumbens.
B)hippocampus and hypothalamus.
C)occipital lobe and temporal lobe.
D)thalamus and limbic system.

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The brain's reward pathway, also known as the mesolimbic pathway, is primarily located in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and projects to the nucleus accumbens (NAc). This pathway is involved in the processing of rewards and pleasure, as well as in addiction and motivation.

The Brain's Reward Pathway Is Located in the