Glucocorticoid modulation of the mesocortical dopamine system and aspects of executive function
Enhanced dopamine efflux in the medial prefrontal cortex is a well-documented response to acute stress and is associated with deficits in cognitive performance. However, the underlying mechanism(s) for this response is unknown. The mesocortical dopamine system is comprised of dopamine neurons in the...
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Language: | English |
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University of British Columbia
2013
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/44139 |
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