NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

MIDBRAIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or false:the reticular formation is located in the cerebral cortex.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The brainstem reticular formation is not a separate anatomic structure but is instead distributed throughout the core of the brainstem from the medulla into the midbrain. It plays a fundamental role in arousal and consciousness, control of movement and sensation, and in regulation of visceral functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The brainstem reticular formation (RF) represents the archaic core of those pathways connecting the spinal cord and the encephalon. It subserves autonomic, motor, sensory, behavioral, cognitive, and mood-related functions.

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