reticular formation Flashcards
1
Q
where is RF
A
middle of brainstem - tegmentum
2
Q
what neurotransmitter raphe nucleus
A
seratonin
3
Q
what are ssri’s used for
A
OCD, depression, anti-migraine, antipsychotic
4
Q
what sort of things is the reticular formation involved in
A
sleep-wake cycle, ANS, motor pathways, breathing control, somatic motor tone
5
Q
what i sthe ascending RF called
A
reticular activation system
6
Q
what is RAS activated by
A
any sensory
7
Q
what does RAS do?
A
block delta waves, sleep arousal
8
Q
main factors of ventral tegmental area
A
dopaminergic receptors - addiction - reward - attention
schizophrenia
