Herman suffers a stroke that destroys the connections between the reticular formation and the rest of his brain. Herman will most likely
A. be in a permanent coma.
B. have increased activity in the locus coeruleus.
C. lose automatic control of his heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.
D. lose all reflexes.
Answer: A
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