Where is the reticular formation and what does it do?
The reticular formation is a phylogenetically primitive network of small neurons extending throughout the brainstem and into the spinal cord. It has a diverse input; its descending connexions are mostly from the cerebral cortex, cerebellum and red nuclei. What is the role of the reticular formation in the brainstem? The brainstem reticular formation (RF) represents…
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