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Reticular Activating System
entries tagged “reticular activating system”- Locus coeruleus(LC)/ˈloʊ.kəs sɪˈruː.li.əs/
The locus coeruleus (LC) is a compact, bilateral nucleus of noradrenergic neurons located in the pons of the brainstem. It is a major source of norepinephrine in the brain and is functionally associated with the ascending reticular activating system, especially through its role in arousal, wakefulness, attention, and stress responses.
BrainstemClonidineLocus coeruleusNeuroanatomyNeuromelaninNeurotransmitterNorepinephrinePonsPontine tegmentumReticular Activating SystemSleepRead entry →