Sentences with phrase «thalamus influence»
How the cells in the higher - order thalamus influence the sensory signals in the cortex has long been a subject of discussion,» explains Dr. Rebecca Mease, who also worked on the study.
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In this case, in a 10 - hour - long neurosurgery, two small holes were drilled in the man's skull, and two electrodes were placed in his central thalamus in a region that is thought to influence overall arousal levels and that connects to other regions relating to movement and motivation.
Research has shown that activity in the thalamus and prefrontal cortex, two areas of the brain that influence alertness and attention, is far slower in people who are not well rested (5).