The pathway in the brain that starts in the midbrain and connects to structures of the limbic system, including the amygdala, the hippocampus, and the nucleus accumbens and continues to the middle of the prefrontal cortex is called the ________ pathway.
A) cerebellar
B) mesolimbic
C) ventral tegmental
D) dorsolateral

Question

The pathway in the brain that starts in the midbrain and connects to structures of the limbic system, including the amygdala, the hippocampus, and the nucleus accumbens and continues to the middle of the prefrontal cortex is called the ________ pathway.
A) cerebellar
B) mesolimbic 
C) ventral tegmental 
D) dorsolateral

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pathway described is the mesolimbic pathway, which is responsible for transmitting reward signals and is involved in the regulation of mood, motivation, and emotions. Its dysfunction has been implicated in various psychiatric disorders, including addiction, depression, and schizophrenia.

The Pathway in the Brain That Starts in the Midbrain