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 ___ Brain Anatomy: Reticular Formation ___ |
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Reticular Activating System, Reticular FormationFunctionsNeural network in the brain stem: Mesencephalon, Pons, Medulla Oblongata; Nerve signals to the Cortex Regulation of the Autonomic Nerve System: Breathing rate, heart rate, gastrointestinal functions Sleep-wake-cycle S, arousal, attention, tiredness, consciousness, motivation Pain modulation Motor functions (walking, eating...) Sexual activities Disorders PTSD (Hypervigilance) S, Hypovigilance Source: Project HOPES, Stanford University |
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