Since Her Fall Several Weeks Ago,Juanita Has Drifted into and Out

question 76

Multiple Choice

Since her fall several weeks ago,Juanita has drifted into and out of consciousness.Her arousal and/or alerting mechanisms apparently are not functioning properly.What specific area of the brain is most likely responsible for these factors?

• A) Cerebellum
• B) Corpora quadrigemina
• C) Reticular activating system
• D) Thalamus

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