Pontine raphe nucleus
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The Pontine raphe nucleus is one of the raphe nuclei
. It is located in the pontine tegmentum
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Raphe nuclei
The raphe nuclei are a moderate-size cluster of nuclei found in the brain stem. Their main function is to release serotonin to the rest of the brain...
. It is located in the pontine tegmentum
Pontine tegmentum
The pontine tegmentum is a part of the pons of the brain involved in the initiation of REM sleep. It includes the pedunculopontine nucleus and the laterodorsal tegmental nucleus, among others, and is located near the raphe nucleus and the locus ceruleus....
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