The Reticular Activating System in the Brainstem Can Promote Wakefulness

question 64

Multiple Choice

The reticular activating system in the brainstem can promote wakefulness

• A) when sensory information from the spinal cord passes through and activates nuclei in the brainstem.
• B) when descending information from the thalamus indicates the wake/sleep cycle.
• C) if the cranial nerves transmit information about increased energy needs.
• D) when stimulated by the vagus nerve.
• E) when input from the cerebrum activates cerebellar nuclei.

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