Which of the following is true of the glutamatergic pathways to the nucleus accumbens that develop during drug use?

A. The synapses in those pathways only become functional after a drug withdrawal period.
B. The synapses in those pathways remain silent unless drug use continues.
C. The synapses in those pathways result in withdrawal symptoms when silent.
D. The synapses in those pathways connect the nucleus accumbens to the hippocampus.


Answer: A

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