The structures of the reward pathway comprise the ________ system.

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The reward pathway is commonly referred to as the mesolimbic system, as it involves neural structures in the mesencephalon (midbrain) and the limbic system. The striatum and hypothalamic-septal systems are also involved in reward processing, but they are not the primary structures in the reward pathway. The reticular activating system is not directly involved in reward processing, but rather plays a role in regulating arousal and attention.

The Structures of the Reward Pathway Comprise the ________ System