Draw a labelled diagram of the mesocorticolimbic system, showing connections of the nucleus accumbens and the ventral tegmental area with the frontal cortex, hippocampus, thalamus, amygdala and the substantia nigra. Indicate dopaminergic tracts, principal opioid pathways and areas rich in gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Level
This learning outcome is a primary level outcome.
Sessions
This learning outcome is taught in the following sessions:
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Brain and Behaviour (Year GEP 1)
- Lecture: Drugs and Drug Dependency
