Which is FALSE concerning the reticular formation:

-It is a widespread system of neurons and axons in the brainstem that extends from the medulla oblongata to the thalamus.
-The reticular activating system continues from this point (the thalamus).
-stimulation produces generalized cortical activation (wakefulness).
-stimulation produces generalized cortical depression (sleepiness).


-stimulation produces generalized cortical depression (sleepiness).

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