Raphe nucleus
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The raphe nucleus (Latin for 'the bit in a fold or seam') is a moderately sized cluster of neurons found in the brain stem, and releases serotonin to the rest of the brain. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants are believed to act at these neurons.
See also
External links
- "Higher brain function: Activation of the brain and levels of consciousness." (http://faculty.etsu.edu/currie/ras.htm)