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Title: brain
Post by: sam0001 on February 12, 2012, 08:55:44 am

hey guys, whats the main difference between the thalamus and reticular activating system?

Title: Re: brain
Post by: Camo on February 12, 2012, 09:33:47 am

RAS - has the important function of alerting the fore-brain about incoming sensory information and in managing alertness and the sleep-wake cycle.
Thalamus - relay station for nearly all sensory information before it is processed by the cortex.

Hope that helped, but I can go into greater detail if you want. :)

Title: Re: brain
Post by: sam0001 on March 04, 2012, 07:40:38 pm

thankyou! more detail? sure!