What Is the Group of Loosely Packed Nuclei Within the Length

question 80

Multiple Choice

What is the group of loosely packed nuclei within the length of the brainstem that are involved in cyclic activities such as sleep-wake cycles?

• A) Reticular formation
• B) Diencephalon
• C) Limbic system
• D) Hypothalamus
• E) Basal nuclei

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