Brain imaging studies of rats given food or water have revealed increased dopaminergic activity in the:
A)nucleus accumbens,but only when they are hungry or thirsty.
B)nucleus accumbens,even when they are not hungry or thirsty.
C)thalamus,but only when they are hungry or thirsty.
D)thalamus,even when they are not hungry or thirsty.

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Brain imaging studies have shown that there is increased dopaminergic activity in the nucleus accumbens of rats only when they are hungry or thirsty. This activity is believed to be related to the motivation to seek and consume food or water.

Brain Imaging Studies of Rats Given Food or Water Have