Question

The Neural Representation of Goal-Directed Actions and Outcomes in the Ventral Striatum's Olfactory Tubercle..... Q. How can the main points of this topic be paraphrase for one to understand? Am suppose to do a presentation on this topic. Thank you.

Answer 1

The required main points would be:

1) The Ventral Striatum's Olfactory Tubercle is closely linked to perception of odors and reward systems.

2) Unilateral lesions of the olfactory tubercle alter attention, social and sensory responsiveness and even locomotor behaviour.

3) Reseach has shown that it is involved in rewards and addictive behaviour, such as cocaine. (Ikemoto 2003)

4) Therefore this region is an integral part for reward seeking and motivated behaviour system, influencing sensory guided behaviour.

5) Research has shown that this region along with piriform cortex is activated during tasks that require attention.

6) The odor processing capabilities of this region are different from olfactory cortical areas.

7) This region is significant in odor motivated behaviour: it is connected with reward, motivation and affective areas of the brain.

8) This region is necessary for social odor processing such as in sexual responsiveness.