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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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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