The Pathways Emanating from the Reticular Activating System Activate the Cortex

question 80

Multiple Choice

The pathways emanating from the Reticular Activating System activate the cortex by increasing the

• A) long-term potentiation.
• B) cortical membrane.
• C) signal-to-noise ratio.
• D) cerebral ventricles.

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