What portion of the brainstem is responsible for maintenance of consciousness, specifically one's level of arousal?

A) Diencephalon
B) Limbic system
C) Basal ganglia
D) Reticular activating system


Ans: D) Reticular activating system

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A. Always relaxed, easy going B. Hilarious C. Jovial D. Confident E. Fearful

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Connections between two bones are called ____________________ or ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. diffusion b. osmosis

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