Tag: Dopamine Pathways

November 1, 2025 / Mohammed looti

TUBEROINFUNDIBULAR TRACT

Introduction and Definitional Framework The tuberoinfundibular tract (TIDA) represents one of the three primary neural pathways within the central nervous system that relies fundamentally upon dopamine (DA) as its primary neurotransmitter. This tract is distinct from the other major dopaminergic systems, namely the nigrostriatal and mesolimbic/mesocortical pathways, due to its highly localized function and unique […]

September 30, 2025 / Mohammed looti

NUCLEUS ACCUMBENS

Nucleus Accumbens: The Brain’s Pleasure Center The nucleus accumbens (NAc) is a brain structure located in the ventral striatum, which is a part of the basal ganglia. It is an area of the brain that is related to reward, motivation, and pleasure, and is often referred to as the brain’s “pleasure center” (Eisenberger, Schulkin, & […]