Physiology: Projections from VTA (A10) to N. Ac (the Olf Bulb and Amgydala also)
Motivation, Emotion, REWARD!
Nota:
Regulates these behaviours
Overactivity = Positive Symptoms of Szh
Nota:
These include Delusions, Hallucinations and Thought Disorder and other Psychosis (reality testing is impaired)
Furthermore = Catatonia (immobility/ non-purposeful movement)
D2 Antagonism Here = Alleviate Positive
symptoms in Szh
Nota:
Underactivity of this results = Antipsychotic Drug MOA
Mesocortical
Physiology: Projections from VTA (A10) to
Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)
Dorsal Lateral PFC = Cognitive Functions
Cognitive Deficits in Szh
Ventral Lateral PFC = Emotions and Affect
Overactivity = Negative Symptoms of Szh
D2 Antagonism here = Alleviate Szh Symptoms
Nigrostriatal Pathway
Physiology = Projections from Substantia Nigra (A9) to Striatum (caudaute nuclues and putamen)