Which statement about the brain stem is incorrect?

a. contains the medulla
b. passageway for most fibers passing between the peripheral nervous and higher brain centers
c. controls sociosexual behaviors conducive to mating
d. contains part of the reticular activating system
e. contains centers that control respiration, blood vessel and heart function, and digestive activities


C

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