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What part of the brain is known as the pleasure center?

A. Brain stem

B. Hypothalamus

C. Thalamus

D. Midbrain

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Answer:

B. Hypothalamus

Step-by-step explanation:

The hypothalamus contains the pleasure center of the brain, the nucleus accumbens. The hormone dopamine is released from this part of the brain in response to or anticipation of pleasurable activities such as eating good food, monetary rewards as well as when taking psychoactive drugs.

The release of dopamine affects other feelings such as happiness, focus, being alert as well as staying motivated. it also affect some voluntary actions as well.

Constantly seeking out activities that stimulate dopamine release may lead to addiction to such activities as in drug addiction.

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