The ventral tegmental area (VTA) (tegmentum is Latin for covering), also known as the ventral tegmental area of Tsai, [1] or simply ventral tegmentum, is a group of neurons located close to the midline on the floor of the midbrain.

2021年7月8日 · The ventral tegmental area in the brain, also known as the VTA, is a small cluster of neurons present in our midbrain, and it has a vital role in our reward system. The VTA contains the cell bodies of dopaminergic neurons, GABA neurons, and glutamate neurons primarily.

The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is well known for regulating reward consumption, learning, memory, and addiction behaviors through mediating dopamine (DA) release in downstream regions. Other than DA neurons, the VTA is known to be heterogeneous ...

The ventral tegmental area, or VTA, is in the midbrain, situated adjacent to the substantia nigra. Although it contains several different types of neurons, it is primarily characterized by its dopaminergic neurons, which project from the VTA throughout the brain.

2017年1月5日 · Dopamine-releasing neurons of the ventral tegmental area (VTA) have central roles in reward-related and goal-directed behaviours. VTA dopamine-releasing neurons are heterogeneous in their...

The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is a heterogeneous brain structure that serves a central role in motivation and reward processing. Abnormalities in the function of VTA dopamine (DA) neurons and the targets they influence are implicated in several prominent neuropsychiatric disorders including addiction and depression.

The ventral tegmental area (VTA) in the brain’s reward circuitry is composed of a heterogeneous population of dopamine, GABA, and glutamate neurons that play important roles in mediating mood-related functions including depression.

Aversive events rapidly and potently excite certain dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area (VTA), promoting phasic increases in the medial prefrontal cortex and nucleus accumbens.

2024年9月30日 · This remarkable region, known as the ventral tegmental area (VTA), has captivated neuroscientists and psychologists alike for decades. Despite its small size, the VTA plays an outsized role in shaping our behaviors, emotions, and even our perception of pleasure.

2024年8月22日 · This remarkable neural ensemble, known as the ventral tegmental area (VTA), plays a pivotal role in our brain’s reward system and serves as a crucial hub for dopamine production. Nestled deep within the midbrain, the VTA acts as a conductor, directing the intricate interplay of neurotransmitters that influence our motivations, emotions, and ...