Which pathway in the brain is the primary target for reducing the 'positive' symptoms of schizophrenia (hallucinations and delusions)?
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Correct answer: Mesolimbic pathway
Overactivity of dopamine in the mesolimbic pathway is linked to the positive symptoms of psychosis. Antipsychotics aim to block D2 receptors in this specific area to provide therapeutic relief.
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