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==Role in REM sleep== |
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[[GABA|GABAergic]] neurons of the MPRF are activated by Acetylcholine (released by the [[Pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus]]), and in turn activate cells in the basal forebrain |
[[GABA|GABAergic]] neurons of the MPRF are activated by Acetylcholine (released by the [[Pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus]]), and in turn activate cells in the basal forebrain namely the [[Dorsal raphe nucleus]] (which produces serotonin) and the [[Locus coeruleus]] (which produces Norepinephrine).<ref name=Purves>{{cite book | last1 = Purves | first1 = Dale | title = Neuroscience | date = 2012 | publisher = Sinauer Associates | location = MA | isbn = 978-0-87893-695-3 | pages = 635–638 | edition = 5}}</ref> This activation will stimulate cortical activity, which is characteristic of the low amplitude / high frequency [[EEG]] patterns observed during REM sleep. As well, lesions of the MPRF will cause a great decrease of REM sleep. |
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Latest revision as of 22:17, 13 January 2026
The medial pontine reticular formation (MPRF) is a part of the human brain located in the pons of the brainstem (specifically the central pontine reticular formation). It plays a critical function in the generation of REM sleep.
GABAergic neurons of the MPRF are activated by Acetylcholine (released by the Pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus), and in turn activate cells in the basal forebrain — namely the Dorsal raphe nucleus (which produces serotonin) and the Locus coeruleus (which produces Norepinephrine).[1] This activation will stimulate cortical activity, which is characteristic of the low amplitude / high frequency EEG patterns observed during REM sleep. As well, lesions of the MPRF will cause a great decrease of REM sleep.
- ^ Purves, Dale (2012). Neuroscience (5 ed.). MA: Sinauer Associates. pp. 635–638. ISBN 978-0-87893-695-3.
