The thalamocortical system: The three players
The relay nucleus influences the reticular thalamic nucleus.
Finally, the reticular nucleus influences the relay nucleus.
The thalamocortical system: The three players |
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Sensory information reaches the cortex via the relay nucleus of the
thalamus.
The relay nucleus influences the reticular thalamic nucleus. |
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The cortex feeds back onto both the relay and reticular nucleus. |
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The complete picture:
Finally, the reticular nucleus influences the relay nucleus. |
Adapted from Steriade et al. (1994)
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