A Broad Region Where Gray Matter and White Matter Show

question 11

Multiple Choice

A broad region where gray matter and white matter show a netlike arrangement in the brain stem and the inferior part of the diencephalon, and whose function is to influence muscle tone and to cause arousal from sleep are collectively referred to as the

• A) reticular formation
• B) medial lemniscus
• C) cerebral peduncles
• D) cerebellar peduncles

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Definitions:

Intestines

Tubular digestive system organs responsible for nutrient absorption and waste elimination.

Reproductive Organs

Organs involved in the production of gametes (sperm and eggs) and in supporting the processes of fertilization, pregnancy, and childbirth.

Homeostasis

The ability of a living organism to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in the external environment.

Circulatory System

The body's system responsible for the transport of blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body, involving the heart and blood vessels.