Damage to the upper portion of the reticular activating system results in which condition?
a. Seizures c. Apnea
b. Diabetes insipidus d. Impaired consciousness
D
The reticular activating system (RAS) works through activation of the hypothalamus, which results in diffuse cortical stimulation and autonomic stimulation. Damage to the thalamic or hypothalamic RAS pathways results in impaired consciousness.
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