Dopaminergic cell bodies in the VTA send projections to the nucleus accumbens and the amygdala via the _______ dopamine pathway.
A) nigrostriatal
B) mesocortical
C) mesolimbic
D) tuberohypophyseal

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The mesolimbic dopamine pathway originates in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and sends projections to the nucleus accumbens and amygdala, both of which are implicated in reward and emotional processing. The nigrostriatal pathway originates in the substantia nigra and sends projections to the striatum, which is involved in motor function. The mesocortical pathway also originates in the VTA, but sends projections to the prefrontal cortex, which is involved in cognitive processing. The tuberohypophyseal pathway originates in the hypothalamus and regulates the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

Dopaminergic Cell Bodies in the VTA Send Projections to the Nucleus