Which Brain Structure Results in Continuous Sleep When Severely Damaged

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which brain structure results in continuous sleep when severely damaged and produces arousal and alertness when electrically stimulated

• A) ascending reticular activating system
• B) thalamus 
• C) pons
• D) hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Fallopian Tubes

Tubes that extend from the lateral end of each ovary to the uterus, providing the path for the egg to travel during ovulation.

Areolar Glands

Glands located in the areola of the breast, which secrete a lubricating fluid to protect the nipple during breastfeeding.

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that produces progesterone to support pregnancy in the early stages.

Ruptured Follicle

A follicle that has released its egg during ovulation, sometimes referring to the process that leads to the formation of the corpus luteum.