Imaging studies suggest that the activity of the _______ is inversely proportional to the amount of cocaine that users take each week.
A) medial prefrontal cortex
B) hypothalamus
C) dorsal anterior cingulated cortex
D) nucleus accumbens
E) ventral tegmental area

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Imaging studies have shown that the activity of the medial prefrontal cortex is lower in chronic cocaine users, and this activity correlates negatively with the amount of cocaine used per week. This suggests that individuals with reduced activity in the medial prefrontal cortex may be more susceptible to drug addiction.

Imaging Studies Suggest That the Activity of the _______ Is