Contrasting functions of the median raphe nucleus serotonergic nerve and the dorsal raphe nucleus serotonergic nerve (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

Contrasting functions of the median raphe nucleus serotonergic nerve and the dorsal raphe nucleus serotonergic nerve

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The median raphe nucleus serotonergic nerve (left) and the dorsal raphe nucleus serotonergic nerve (right) act in contrast to each other. The median raphe induces unpleasant emotions in response to pain, while the dorsal raphe induces pleasant emotions in response to reward (Kazuki Nagayasu, created with Biorender).

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Kazuki Nagayasu, created with Biorender

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