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Reticular formation and ascending projections

(Green) Rostral reticular formation and ascending pathways. (Orange) Target regions of the activating system (thalamus, basal forebrain, and hypothalamus). (Yellow) Caudal portion and descending pathways. (Contributed by Dr. Paulina Henriquez Rojas.)