A Special Group of Neurons in the Gray Matter of the Brain

question 66

Multiple Choice

A special group of neurons in the gray matter of the brain stem that plays a role in consciousness and the awake/sleep cycles is the ________.

• A) cerebrum
• B) reticular activating system (RAS)
• C) pineal gland
• D) limbic system
• E) cerebellum

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