Bulboreticular Facilitatory Area
Also known as: Reticular Formation; Wakefulness Center
Description
The Bulboreticular Facilitatory Area is a component of the upper Pons - it is also classified as a functional component of the Reticular Activating System.
Biological Function of the Bulboreticular Facilitatory Center
Nervous System
The Bulboreticular Facilitatory Area helps to increase Alertness (wakefulness) - it sends signals for wakefulness to the Cerebral Hemispheres that synapse in the Thalamus.
These Ailments Afflict the Bulboreticular Facilitatory Center
Nervous System
Destruction of the Bulboreticular Facilitatory Area results in Coma.
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