Which Area of the Brain Is Responsible for Sleeping and Wakefulness

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which area of the brain is responsible for sleeping and wakefulness?

• A)Cerebral cortex
• B)Diencephalon
• C)Hypothalamus
• D)Reticular activating system

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