User:Ben bolaji/The pleasure center

This interesting name is for the part of the brain that is believed to illicit and respond to the things that humans perceive as pleasurable .But the name "pleasure center" is not the correct nomenclature for this part of the brain. The correct scientific and anatomical name is, Nucleus Accumbens. The Nucleus Accumbens (NAcc) is just a small bundle of neurons located near the striatum

The brain is divided into two halves, and each half of the brain houses its own NAcc. The NAcc in each half of the brain is thought to be responsible for the memory associated with pleasures, which lead to an intricate reward system in our brains and bodies. Since the NAcc is thoight to be pivotal to rewards and pleasures, many believe it is also tied in to addictions, ranging from alcohol and drugs, to sex and music