Brainstem nucleis Flashcards by Debi Ahitov | Brainscape

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Nucleus reticularis pontis caudalis

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exaggerates startle response

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Periaqueductal gray

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Triggers the ‘freeze’ response

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Dorsal motor nucleus of vagus nerve

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Triggers increased heart rate

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Ventral tegmental area

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Triggrs release of dopamine

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Dorsal raphe nucleus

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Triggers release of serotonin

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Locus coerulus

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Triggers release of norepinephrine

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