reticular formations Flashcards
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what are reticular formations and spans which structures
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mass of neurons and nerve fibers from medulla and midbrain to subthalamus, intralaminar and reticular nuclei of thalamus
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where are reticular formations located
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located in brainstem tegmentum
3
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what activities does the reticular formations influence
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skeletal muscle activity, somatic and visceral sensation, ANS and endocrine systems as well as level of consciousness
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