The ________ pathway connects the ventral tegmental area with the nucleus accumbens.
A) mesocortical
B) mesolimbic
C) nigrostriatal
D) corticofugal
E) spinothalamic

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The mesolimbic pathway connects the ventral tegmental area, which is involved in reward and motivation, with the nucleus accumbens, which is a key part of the brain's reward system. This pathway is involved in the experience of pleasure and reinforcement of behavior related to natural rewards and drugs of abuse. The other pathways listed are involved in different functions, such as motor control (nigrostriatal) and sensory information processing (spinothalamic).

The ________ Pathway Connects the Ventral Tegmental Area with the Nucleus