Reticular Activating System and Neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
Q
Damaging the reticular activating system induces _____
A
coma
2
Q
Where is the reticular activating system?
A
middle/lateral pons and brainstem
3
Q
What neurotransmitter is used by the reticular activating system?
A
ACh
4
Q
Where is the inhibitory reticular formation located?
A
lower brainstem in the medial ventral medulla
5
Q
What neurotransmitter is used by the inhibitory reticular formation?
A
5-HT
6
Q
Where is the locus ceruleus located?
A
bilateral posterior pontine-midbrain junction
7
Q
Where is the raphe nucleus located?
A
lower pons/medulla
8
Q
What neurotransmitter is released by the gigantocellular layer of the reticular activating system?
A
ACh
