Running Like a Rope Through the Middle of the Brainstem,the

question 21

Multiple Choice

Running like a rope through the middle of the brainstem,the _____ plays a central role in alerting the brain to an impending threat or challenge.

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

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