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paragigantocellular nucleus
paragigantocellular nucleus The paragigantocellular nucleus, specifically its lateral part, is a group of neurons in the ventrolateral medulla.
The paragigantocellular nucleus, specifically its lateral part, is a group of neurons in the ventrolateral medulla. In the supplied source, it is described as helping regulate blood pressure and as participating in paradoxical (REM) sleep by interacting with sleep-related brainstem areas and inhibiting some wake-related and motor neurons during this state.