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The common aspect of all natural reinforcers relates to
 
  a. the release of dopamine within the nucleus accumbens.
  b. the release of norepinephrine within the locus coeruleus.
  c. the release of dopamine within the lateral hypothalamus.
  d. inactivation of the frontal cortex.
  e. activation of the medulla.

Question 2

Microdialysis studies indicate that administration of ________ will enhance extracellular dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens.
 
  a. alcohol, PCP, or amphetamine
  b. glycine
  c. caffeine
  d. LSD
  e. GABA antagonists



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. the release of dopamine within the nucleus accumbens.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. alcohol, PCP, or amphetamine




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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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