Which is a midbrain structure critical to movement?

Question

Question: Which is a midbrain structure critical to movement?

Options:

1. The medulla
2. The pons
3. The ventral tegmental area
4. Wernicke's area

Answer 1

3. The ventral tegmental area (VTA)

The ventral tegmental area is a midbrain structure critical to movement.

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Explanation:

The ventral tegmental area is midbrain structure in the mesolimbic reward circuit consisting of predominantly dopaminergic neurons.

VTA is termed as a group of neurons which are located close to the midline on the floor of the midbrain. This is the origin of dopaminergic cell bodies of the mesocorticolimbic dopamine system.