Anatomy of the Brain

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Reticular Formation

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Function:

• Arousal
• Attention
• Cardiac Reflexes
• Motor Functions
• Regulates Awareness
• Relays Nerve Signals to the Cerebral Cortex
• Sleep

Location:

• The reticular formation is a group of nerve fibers located inside the brainstem.

Images:

• Medulla Oblongata, Light Microscopy Section: Reticular Formation #5

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For additional information see:

• A Brief History of the Reticular Formation
• Reticular Formation
• The Reticular Formation

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