Dopaminergic neurons of the ventral tegmental area (VTA) may innervate which of the following? Nephrons (kidney cells) responsible for pharmacokinetic tolerance Postsynaptic neurons within the nucleus accumebns septi (NAcC) to induce euphoria Preganglionic cells within the sympathetic chain, facilitating the sympathetic response Muscle tissue within the periphery, associated with superficial nociceptive pain .