Midbrain

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Midbrain 
Structure: central part of brain (2.5 cm long), contains neural pathways connecting upper and lower brain areas
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Midbrain - Reticular formation 
Structure: Runs through centre of mid/hind brain (and brain stem) upward to forebrain (as big as middle finger), resembles white netting
Function: Helps filter incoming information so as not to overload brain, alerts high brain centres to important info, maintains consciousness, regulates arousal (awakening from sleep, muscle tone)
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Damage to the reticular formation
Could cause disruption to sleep-wake cycle and even result in coma/chronic vegetative state
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Midbrain

Cards (3)

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5.1 Origins of Psychology

5. Sports psychology

17.3.1 Brain Neurochemistry

8.4 Brain Imaging Techniques

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