Locus coeruleus
Topic
The locus coeruleus is a nucleus located in the pons of the brainstem that serves as the principal site for the synthesis of norepinephrine in the brain. It is a key component of the reticular activating system and plays a critical role in physiological responses to stress, panic, and arousal.
What experts have said about Locus coeruleus
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Locus coeruleus activity shuts off completely during REM sleep.
“when we go into REM sleep, It's the only time when it shuts off completely”
Open the episode · Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina PoeListen at 22:33
High locus coeruleus activity during REM may reinforce traumatic emotionality.
“locus coeruleus is high, resewing in every night the emotionality of those memories in with the memory itself”
Open the episode · Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina PoeListen at 33:20
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