The "pleasure pathways" or internal reward centers in the human brain are primarily made up of

A. dopamine-sensitive neurons.
B. serotonin-sensitive neurons.
C. both dopamine-sensitive and serotonin-sensitive neurons.
D. none of these are correct


Answer: A

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