One day in class, ten-year old Pasquel and her classmates all turned their heads at the same time toward the windows when a large clap of thunder sounded. What brain area was most responsible for the automatic turning of the heads toward the noise?
A. pons
B. Wernicke's area
C. midbrain
D. somatosensory cortex
Answer: C
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