Addictive drug cravings are likely to be associated with reward centers in the:
Correct answer: D. limbic system
- A. thalamus
- B. cerebellum
- C. angular gyrus
- D. limbic system
Explanation
The limbic system contains key reward-related structures, including pathways involving the nucleus accumbens and related dopamine circuits, that contribute to drug cravings. The thalamus mainly relays sensory information, whereas the cerebellum coordinates movement.
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