what part of the brain used in arousal
For example, we now know that several areas in the brainstem and hypothalamus promote wakefulness by sending arousal signals to the cerebral cortex, the brainâs largest region. These signals come in the form of chemicals called neurotransmitters. When neurons in the arousal areas are active, the cortex remains activated and we stay awake. One area of the brain that promotes arousal is the tuberomammillary nucleus (TMN). Here, neurons release histamine as one of their neurotransmitters. Interestingly, many  anti-histamine  medicines block this arousing signal and cause sleepiness.