Medial pontine reticular formation
The medial pontine reticular formation (MPRF) is a part of the
central pontine reticular formation
). It plays a critical function in the generation of REM sleep.
Role in REM sleep
EEG
patterns observed during REM sleep. As well, lesions of the MPRF will cause a great decrease of REM sleep.
References
- ISBN 978-0-87893-695-3.