Which chemical pathway appears to be important both in some types of psychotic behavior and in the reinforcing properties of various drugs?
A)acetylcholine pathway from the nucleus basalis
B)serotonin pathway from the raphe nuclei
C)mesolimbic dopamine pathway
D)glutamate pathway

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The mesolimbic dopamine pathway appears to be important both in some types of psychotic behavior and in the reinforcing properties of various drugs. This pathway includes the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and projects to the nucleus accumbens and other limbic structures, which are involved in rewarding and reinforcing experiences. Dysfunction of this pathway has been implicated in various psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and addiction.

Which Chemical Pathway Appears to Be Important Both in Some