Locus Coeruleus
Also known as: “Blue Spot”; Locus Ceruleus; Locus Cinereus; Locus Ferrugineus; Substantia Ferruginea
Description
The Locus Coeruleus is an area within the Pons of the Brain Stem. It contains a very high proportion of .
Biological Functions of the Locus Coeruleus
Nervous System
The Locus Coeruleus governs certain aspects of Mental Function (its Nerve Fibers extend diffusely into the Cerebral Cortex and Hippocampus - areas of the Brain responsible for thinking, planning and integration):
The Locus Coeruleus plays a major role in maintaining Alertness. [1]
The Locus Coerulues helps to control Attention Span. [2]
The Locus Coeruleus helps to regulate Concentration ability.
The Locus Coeruleus helps to regulate Learning ability.
The Locus Coeruleus helps to regulate Memory.
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