The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is a group of neurons located close to the midline on the floor of the midbrain. It plays a crucial role in the brain's reward system and is involved in various functions such as motivation, reward, and addiction. The VTA is one of the primary sources of dopamine in the brain, which it projects to several other regions, including the nucleus accumbens, prefrontal cortex, and the amygdala.
