Which Statement About the Brain Stem Is Incorrect

question 237

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the brain stem is incorrect?

• A)contains the medulla
• B)passageway for most fibers passing between the peripheral nervous and higher brain centers
• C)controls sociosexual behaviors conducive to mating
• D)contains part of the reticular activating system
• E)contains centers that control respiration, blood vessel and heart function, and digestive activities

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