Which of the Following Is Responsible for the Ability to Selectively

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is responsible for the ability to selectively attend to certain kinds of information in one's surroundings and become alert to changes?

• A) reticular formation
• B) pons
• C) medulla
• D) cerebellum

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Definitions:

Protein

Large, complex molecules made up of amino acids that play many critical roles in the body, including providing structure to cells and facilitating biological reactions.

Irreversible Change

A permanent alteration of a substance or system from which recovery or return to the original condition is impossible under normal conditions.

Enzymes

Biological molecules that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells.

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, including a wide range of substances such as fuels, plastics, food additives, and drugs.