A male rat that is presented with a sexually receptive female shows an increase of dopamine in the:

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The nucleus accumbens is a part of the brain involved in the reward pathway and is known to release dopamine in response to pleasurable stimuli, including sexual activity. Therefore, an increase in dopamine in the nucleus accumbens is the most likely outcome when a male rat is presented with a sexually receptive female.

A Male Rat That Is Presented with a Sexually Receptive