A neuroanatomist destroyed a dog's reticular formation to determine its function. As a result, the dog most likely __________.

A. could no longer hear
B. could no longer see
C. lapsed into a complete and irreversible coma
D. became hyperalert and no longer slept normally


Answer: C

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