mesocortical system

a network of dopaminergic neurons in the brain that consists of the medial prefrontal cortex and the anterior cingulate cortex. It has connections to other parts of the limbic system, including the nucleus accumbens, nuclei of the stria terminalis, and amygdala. It receives input from the ventral tegmental area, and its activity is related to emotion, reward, and substance abuse.

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December 18th 2024

functional pain

functional pain

pain with no known physiological cause.