Reticular Formation

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  • The reticular formation is embedded in the mesencephalon and rhombencephalon (Fig.1).
  • It  is a set of over 100 neucli spread over the  brain stem  i.e: mid brain, pons, medulla.
  • The nuclei are in close contact with cranial nerves.
  • They have ascending reticular activation tracts and descending inhibitory tracts.
  • The nuclei control life sustaining functions eg: CVS, RS, Consciousness.

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(LEARNER OUTCOMES)

  • To describe the reticular formation.
  • To recognise its embryology.
  • To recognize the major groups of nuclei.
  • To recognize their relationship with cranial nerves.
  • To identify their chemical products.
  • To recgnise that some chemicals are inhibitory and others are excitatory.
  • To recognize their tracts.
  • To recognize insomnia and bipolar disorders.

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