Regarding the Reticular Formation, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 302

Multiple Choice

Regarding the reticular formation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Destruction of the reticular formation causes constant wakefulness.
• B)The reticular formation lies inside the pons and medulla.
• C)The reticular formation is important in the control of attention and arousal.
• D)The reticular formation acts as a clearinghouse for incoming information, giving some messages priority while turning others aside.

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