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Ventral tegmental area (VTA): The group of dopamine-containing neurons that make up a key part of the brain reward system. These neurons extend axons to the nucleus accumbens and the prefrontal cortex. [5]
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Vertigo: The sensation of dizziness.
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Vesicle: A membranous sac within an axon terminal that stores and releases neurotransmitter. [5]