consciousness Flashcards
reticular activating system: identify the main structures of the reticular activating system, explain the function of the reticular activating system in modulating activity of the cerebral cortex and association with different levels of consciousness
1
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what system regulates conciousness
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reticular activating system (degree of activity in system associated with alertness and levels of consciousness)
2
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contents of reticular activating system
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reticular formation in brainstem
3
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where does the reticular formation project to
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hypothalamus, thalamus and cortex
4
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where is the ventral tegmental area of the reticular formation, and what neurones does it contain
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midbrain, dopaminergic neurones
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where is the locus coeruleus of the reticular formation, and what neurones does it contain
A
pons, noradrenergic neurones
