The substantia nigra and the ventral tegmental area are both mesencephalic nuclei of the
A) lateral forebrain bundle.
B) nigrostriatal pathway.
C) mesocortical limbs.
D) mesotelencephalic dopamine system.
E) mesotelencephalic serotonin system.

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The substantia nigra and the ventral tegmental area are both part of the mesotelencephalic dopamine system, which is responsible for regulating reward and motivation, as well as movement through the nigrostriatal pathway.

The Substantia Nigra and the Ventral Tegmental Area Are Both