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Reward system
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Where is the ventral tegmental area located in the brain?
The ventral tegmental area is in the midbrain, near the base of the brainstem. It is a major source of dopamine and is involved in reward and motivation.
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Where is the nucleus accumbens located in the brain?
The nucleus accumbens is deep in the forebrain, in the basal forebrain/ventral striatum region. It plays a major role in reward, pleasure, motivation, and reinforcement learning.
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