The Part of the Brain Extending from the Medulla Through

question 100

Multiple Choice

The part of the brain extending from the medulla through the pons and made up of groups of nerve cells that can immediately activate other parts of the brain to produce general bodily arousal is known as the _____.

• A)reticular formation
• B)thalamus
• C)cerebellum
• D)limbic system

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Definitions:

Spirogyra

A genus of filamentous green algae known for its spiral chloroplasts, commonly found in freshwater environments.

Chloroplasts

organelles found in plant cells and some algae that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy stored in ATP and NADPH.

Spiral

A curve that winds around a fixed center point at a continuously increasing or decreasing distance from the point.

Spirogyra

A genus of filamentous green algae known for its spiral chloroplasts and its role in freshwater ecosystems.