Since Tony suffered a head injury in a car accident 3 months ago, he has not experienced dreams as he had in the past. He used to dream vivid, active dreams
Which part of his brain most likely was affected during the car accident which is related to his problem dreaming?
a) pons
b) cerebellum
c) cerebral cortex
d) pituitary gland
ANS: A, The pons have been shown to influence sleep and dreaming as well as arousal.
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a. Most, most c. All, most b. Most, all d. All, all