Midbrain

Question 1

What are the functions of the reticular formation

Answer 1

Sleep: Controls sleep and wake cycles (for wakefulness)
Cognition: Arousal, consciousness, sensory signals to parts of the brain

Question 2

What would damage to the reticular formation look like

Answer 2

Comatose

Question 3

What are the other names for the reticular formation

Answer 3

Ascending Reticular Activating System or the Reticular Activating System

Question 4

If we stimulated the Reticular formation

Answer 4

We would experience waking up and being extremely alert (if asleep)

Question 5

What are the functions of the Substantia Nigra

Answer 5

Reward seeking and some motor control as it connects to the basal ganglia

Question 6

What part of the midbrain is associated with addiction

Answer 6

The Substantia Nigra

Question 7

What neurotransmitter is not working properly in the Substantia Nigra that is associated with Parkinson’s?

Answer 7

Dopamine