Which Best Describes the Reticular Formation of the Brain

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the reticular formation of the brain?

• A)It is mainly involved in motor coordination and balance.
• B)It is the master endocrine gland of the brain.
• C)It is primarily responsible for visual perception.
• D)It integrates information from all regions of the CNS,and incorporates the mechanisms that regulate sleep and wakefulness.
• E)It is the primary synaptic relay station for sensory information entering the CNS.

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Definitions:

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