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ascending reticular activating system

ascending reticular activating system The ascending reticular activating system is a central nervous system system involved in arousing the cortical and limbic parts of the brain.

The ascending reticular activating system is a central nervous system system involved in arousing the cortical and limbic parts of the brain. In the packet, reducing activity through GABA-A receptors in this system is described as blocking arousal and producing sedative and hypnotic effects.

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