Locus coeruleus

Locus coeruleus

Topic

Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Sep 2026

The locus coeruleus is a nucleus located in the pons of the brainstem that serves as the principal site for the synthesis of norepinephrine in the brain. It is a key component of the reticular activating system and plays a critical role in physiological responses to stress, panic, and arousal.

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1
across 1 show

First heard

Sep 2026

Expert statements

2
1 negative

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What experts have said about Locus coeruleus

2 statements · 1 negative · 1 neutral

  1. Locus coeruleus activity shuts off completely during REM sleep.

    “when we go into REM sleep, It's the only time when it shuts off completely”

    Listen at 22:33

    Open the episode · Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina Poe
  2. High locus coeruleus activity during REM may reinforce traumatic emotionality.

    “locus coeruleus is high, resewing in every night the emotionality of those memories in with the memory itself”

    Listen at 33:20

    Open the episode · Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina Poe

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Episodes

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