The state of being awake
The state of being awake
Author(s): Any Docu-Axelerad, Daniel Docu-AxeleradSubject(s): Philosophy of Science, Psychology of Self
Published by: EDIS- Publishing Institution of the University of Zilina
Keywords: Thalamus; consciousness; neuroscience; neurology; reticular formation; Electroencephalography; lesions;
Summary/Abstract: For a person to be conscious the main factor, condition and proof is the state of being awake. While the biological phenomenon of neuro circuit process is kept entirely functional at all times, the consciousness anatomic structures operate under different conditions as it is proved by many MRI scan and EEG supervision. Thalamus is an important key; it remains arousal and relays sensory, motor, and critical cortical circuits. Hypothalamic area and basal forebrain is involved in wake and sleep-promoting system. The ”Awake state” correlates with an abnormality in the midbrain, pons, thalamus, or cortex.
Journal: Dialogo
- Issue Year: 3/2016
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 168-176
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English