Structure 1
A key node for reward learning gone sticky in Addiction.
Anatomy for Addiction is a network story, not a single spot.
Structures below are teaching landmarks; brains vary.
Structures
Structure 2
A key node for reward learning gone sticky in Addiction.
Structure 3
A key node for reward learning gone sticky in Addiction.
Structure 4
A key node for reward learning gone sticky in Addiction.
Structure 5
A key node for reward learning gone sticky in Addiction.
Structure 6
A key node for reward learning gone sticky in Addiction.
Pathways
Pathway 1
Routes that carry reward learning gone sticky signals.
Pathway 2
Routes that carry reward learning gone sticky signals.
Pathway 3
Routes that carry reward learning gone sticky signals.
Pathway 4
Routes that carry reward learning gone sticky signals.
Landmarks
Landmark 1
A classic landmark when teaching Addiction.
Landmark 2
A classic landmark when teaching Addiction.
Landmark 3
A classic landmark when teaching Addiction.
Landmark 4
A classic landmark when teaching Addiction.
Trace related regions on the interactive atlas after this page.
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