nicotine targets ventral tegmental area
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Alterations of resting state functional network connectivity in the brain of nicotine and alcohol users.
(2017)
PMID:27864080
cited
nicotine seems to be able to directly activate dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area
confidence: 0.95
Acetylcholine as a neuromodulator: cholinergic signaling shapes nervous system function and behavior.
(2012)
PMID:23040810
cited
nicotine stimulates the firing of DA neurons through actions in the ventral tegmental area (VTA)
confidence: 0.95
Acetylcholine as a neuromodulator: cholinergic signaling shapes nervous system function and behavior.
(2012)
PMID:23040810
cited
nicotine stimulates the firing of DA neurons through actions in the ventral tegmental area (VTA)
confidence: 0.95