Reticular activating system - Revision history

Reticular activating system - Revision history http://72.14.177.54/psy3241/?title=Reticular_activating_system&action=history Revision history for this page on the wiki en MediaWiki 1.15.1 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:03:17 GMT Jmueller: /* Effect of Drugs */ http://72.14.177.54/psy3241/?title=Reticular_activating_system&diff=1861&oldid=prev <p><span class="autocomment">Effect of Drugs</span></p> <table style="background-color: white; color:black;"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr valign='top'> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">←Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 20:44, 24 April 2008</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 9:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 9:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>== Effect of Drugs ==  </div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>== Effect of Drugs ==  </div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Drugs that are believed to directly effect the function of the RAS are called Psychoactive Drugs, which also directly <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">affect </del>the central nervous system.  </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Drugs that are believed to directly effect the function of the RAS are called Psychoactive Drugs, which also directly <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">effect </ins>the central nervous system.  </div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Stimulants such as cocaine, caffeine, and Adderall all increase the activity of the RAS and CNS. Analgesics which are more commonly known as pain killers, generally slow down the activity of the RAS and increase the activation of dopamine receptors in the RAS.  </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Stimulants such as cocaine, caffeine, and Adderall all increase the activity of the RAS and CNS. Analgesics which are more commonly known as pain killers, generally slow down the activity of the RAS and increase the activation of dopamine receptors in the RAS.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>== ADHD ==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>== ADHD ==</div></td></tr>  </table> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:44:30 GMT Jmueller http://72.14.177.54/psy3241/Talk:Reticular_activating_system Jmueller: /* Reticular Activating System */ http://72.14.177.54/psy3241/?title=Reticular_activating_system&diff=1860&oldid=prev <p><span class="autocomment">Reticular Activating System</span></p> <table style="background-color: white; color:black;"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr valign='top'> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">←Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 20:43, 24 April 2008</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 3:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 3:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>== Reticular Activating System ==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>== Reticular Activating System ==</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The Reticular Activating System (RAS) is located near the medulla oblongata and the midbrain at the core of the brain. The RAS is believed to be fundamental for human and animal consciousness as well as arousal and motivation. The RAS also is believed to be vital in controlling circadian rhythms and other covert body functions such as respiration.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The Reticular Activating System (RAS) is located near the medulla oblongata and the midbrain at the core of the brain. The RAS is believed to be fundamental for human and animal consciousness as well as arousal and motivation. The RAS also is believed to be vital in controlling circadian rhythms and other covert body functions such as respiration.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>[[Image:RAS.<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">jpg</del>]]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>[[Image:RAS.<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">png</ins>]]</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div> </div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>== Damage ==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>== Damage ==</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The Reticular Activating System is one of the most resilient areas of the brain, and will be supplied oxygen and blood longer than other areas of the brain. Damage to the RAS can lead to Coma due to its function in controlling respiration and arousal. Damage can be caused by direct lesion or by oxygen deficiency as well as drug use.  </div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The Reticular Activating System is one of the most resilient areas of the brain, and will be supplied oxygen and blood longer than other areas of the brain. Damage to the RAS can lead to Coma due to its function in controlling respiration and arousal. Damage can be caused by direct lesion or by oxygen deficiency as well as drug use.  </div></td></tr>  </table> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:43:50 GMT Jmueller http://72.14.177.54/psy3241/Talk:Reticular_activating_system Jmueller at 20:42, 24 April 2008 http://72.14.177.54/psy3241/?title=Reticular_activating_system&diff=1858&oldid=prev <p></p> <table style="background-color: white; color:black;"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr valign='top'> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">←Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 20:42, 24 April 2008</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>[[Category:Brain areas]]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>[[Category:Brain areas]]</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">== Reticular Activating System ==</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">The Reticular Activating System (RAS) is located near the medulla oblongata and the midbrain at the core of the brain. The RAS is believed to be fundamental for human and animal consciousness as well as arousal and motivation. The RAS also is believed to be vital in controlling circadian rhythms and other covert body functions such as respiration.</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">[[Image:RAS.jpg]]</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">== Damage ==</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">The Reticular Activating System is one of the most resilient areas of the brain, and will be supplied oxygen and blood longer than other areas of the brain. Damage to the RAS can lead to Coma due to its function in controlling respiration and arousal. Damage can be caused by direct lesion or by oxygen deficiency as well as drug use. </ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">== Effect of Drugs == </ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Drugs that are believed to directly effect the function of the RAS are called Psychoactive Drugs, which also directly affect the central nervous system. </ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Stimulants such as cocaine, caffeine, and Adderall all increase the activity of the RAS and CNS. Analgesics which are more commonly known as pain killers, generally slow down the activity of the RAS and increase the activation of dopamine receptors in the RAS. </ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">== ADHD ==</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">New research suggests the RAS plays an important role in Attention deficit disorder and Hyperactive attention deficit disorder. Studies suggest that children with an overly active RAS likely is managing ADD or ADHD</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">== sources ==</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">http://www.deficitdeatencion.org/reticular.htm</ins></div></td></tr>  </table> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:42:05 GMT Jmueller http://72.14.177.54/psy3241/Talk:Reticular_activating_system Admin at 13:41, 17 January 2008 http://72.14.177.54/psy3241/?title=Reticular_activating_system&diff=1447&oldid=prev <p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[Category:Brain areas]]</div> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:41:43 GMT Admin http://72.14.177.54/psy3241/Talk:Reticular_activating_system