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Oct 18, 2019 · The nucleus accumbens (NAc) is a subcortical brain structure known primarily for its roles in pleasure, reward, and addiction. Despite less focus on the NAc in pain research, it also plays a large role in the mediation of pain and is effective as a source of analgesia.
The Nucleus Accumbens: An Interface Between Cognition, Emotion, and Action. Stan B. Floresco 1. View Affiliations. Vol. 66:25-52 (Volume publication date January 2015) https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-010213-115159. First published as a Review in Advance on September 17, 2014. © Annual Reviews. info Info. list Sections. PDF. build Tools.
Jan 1, 2022 · Nucleus accumbens (NAc) is a brain area found in basal forebrain. It is present in between caudate and putamen nuclei of basal ganglia. NAc is also the main component of ventral striatum. Most importantly NAc is implicated in reward pathway of brain. Introduction. Nucleus accumbens is part of ventral striatum in basal forebrain area of our brain.
