What is the function of the inferior colliculi?
A. Control of pain awareness
B. Visual tracking of moving objects
C. Auditory reflexes, such as a startle response to a loud noise
D. Regulation of rate and force of the heartbeat
E. Improvement of motor function by suppression of unwanted contractions
Answer: C
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