Part of the basal ganglia found in the midbrain which plays a part in reward, addiction and movement. Death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra is also known to be a cause of Parkinson's disease.
Part of the basal ganglia found in the midbrain which plays a part in reward, addiction and movement. Death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra is also known to be a cause of Parkinson's disease.