Basal forebrain

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The basal forebrain is a collection of structures located rostrally to the striatum. Cholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain participate in behavioral processes such as attention and memory.

The basal forebrain is the location where adenosine acts to inhibit A1 receptors and induce slow wave sleep through hyperpolarization of wake promoting cholinergic neurons. The basal forebrain and apposing areas are a focus for sleep research. Stimulating the basal forebrain gives rise to EEG sychrony and sleep. It is located near the sub-arachnoidal space.

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