NAc shell targets lateral hypothalamus

Subject: NAc shell
Relation: targets
Object: lateral hypothalamus
p-value: —

Evidence from: primary | all sources

Evidence (1 sources)

Alpha4 subunit-containing GABAA receptors in the accumbens shell contribute to the reinforcing effects of alcohol. (2012) PMID:21507158 cited

The shell projects to the lateral hypothalamus and this connection may be especially important for consummatory behaviors.

confidence: 0.95