Which area of the brain is primarily responsible for maintaining sleep and wakefulness?
1. Reticular activating system
2. Cerebral cortex
3. Limbic system
4. Cerebellum
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: The reticular activating system is responsible for sleeping and wakefulness. The limbic system is responsible for emotional expression, learning, and memory. The primary functions of the cerebral cortex and cerebellum do not include sleep and wakefulness.
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