Which best describes the reticular formation of the brain?

A. It is mainly involved in motor coordination and balance.
B. It is the master endocrine gland of the brain.
C. It is primarily responsible for visual perception.
D. It integrates information from all regions of the CNS, and incorporates the mechanisms that regulate sleep and wakefulness.
E. It is the primary synaptic relay station for sensory information entering the CNS.


D

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