While discussing the functions of the brain stem, the lecturer notices that many of his students appear to have fallen asleep

This reminds him of the ________, which arouses the cerebral cortex to attend to new stimulation and keeps the brain alert even during sleep.

a. pons
b. medulla
c. cerebellum
d. reticular formation

Answer: d. reticular formation

Psychology

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