midbrain

• midbrain


  small area of brain that connects the hindbrain and the forebrain
• midbrain


  reticular information
• midbrain - reticular information

  • hearing
  • vision
  • movement
  • pain
  • slee
• reticular formation


  helps screen incoming sensory information so brain is not overloaded
• reticular formation


  helps maintain consciousness
• damage to midbrain

  • disruption to sleep-wake cycle
  • loss of attention
  • pain management problems
  • imbalance