Reticular formation — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: ID Nucleus: _____

Answer: Dorsal motor nucleus of X - Adjacent and lateral to the hypoglossal nucleus

Flashcard 2: ID the structure: _____

Answer: Pretectal nuclei (light reflex)

Flashcard 3: Serotonin production = _____

Answer: raphe nuclei

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Flashcard 4: ID Nucleus: _____

Answer: Abducens nucleus - Found near the midline in the floor of the fourth ventricle, just lateral to the MLF

Flashcard 5: The cranial nerve nuclei that exit _____ are typically mixed or sensory CNs

Answer: laterally

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Flashcard 6: ID Structure: _____

Answer: Spinal trigeminal nucleus

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Flashcard 7: The dorsal and ventral respiratory groups are located in the _____ of the brain stem

Answer: medulla

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Flashcard 8: paramedian pontine reticular formation (PPRF)

Answer: eyes look away from side of lesion

Flashcard 9: Where is the locus ceruleus located?

Answer: pons

Flashcard 10: Where is the raphe nucleus located?

Answer: pons