Biology Chapter 6: The Nervous System

Question 1

Mesolimbic pathway

Answer 1

The mesolimbic pathway is the brain’s reward center and is stimulated by things like drug use, engaging in a pleasurable pastime like gambling, or falling in love, rather than mundane non-rewarding tasks. The mesolimbic pathway is a dopaminergic pathway in the brain.

Question 2

Released into the synaptic cleft of neurons

Answer 2

Acetylcholine