NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CRANIAL NERVES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which structure below regulates many aspects of human experience, including consciousness, the sleep wake cycle, cardiovascular functions, and respiration?

A	Red nucleus
B	Inferior Olivary nucleus
C	Reticular Formation
D	Tectum

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Your brainstem sends signals from your brain to the rest of your body. It controls many subconscious body functions, like breathing and maintaining your heart rate.

Detailed explanation-2: -The brain stem connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord. It contains a system of nerve cells and fibers (called the reticular activating system) located deep within the upper part of the brain stem. This system controls levels of consciousness and alertness.

Detailed explanation-3: -Collectively, the brainstem reticular formation is involved in regulation of muscle reflexes, coordination of autonomic functions, modulation of pain sensation, and behavioral arousal. It is this last function for which the reticular formation has received the most attention.

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