Asked by
Georgia Goffage
on Nov 21, 2024
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Katie has grown up sleeping with a fan running in her room since she was an infant. This provides white noise to drown out the television programs being watched by other family members who were still awake. In an effort to save electricity, her mother has started coming into her room and turning her fan off after she thinks Katie is asleep. However, each time Katie wakes up and asks for the fan to be turned back on. Katie is selectively attending to certain kinds of information in her surroundings has been linked to the __________ part of the brain.
A) reticular formation
B) pons
C) cerebellum
D) medulla
Reticular Formation
A network of neurons located in the brainstem involved in regulating arousal, consciousness, and the sleep-wake cycle.
White Noise
A consistent background noise that masks other sounds, often used to aid concentration or sleep.
Medulla
The base section of the brainstem involved in automatic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
- Comprehend the role of the reticular formation in maintaining vigilance and concentration.
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AH
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the role of the reticular formation in maintaining vigilance and concentration.