The part of the brain that sends "alert" messages to the higher brain structures is the ________.
A) endocrine system
B) temporal lobe
C) limbic system
D) reticular formation

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The reticular formation is a network of neurons that runs through the core of the brainstem and is responsible for sending alert messages to the higher brain structures, including the cortex. This helps us stay alert and responsive to our surroundings. The other options, such as the endocrine system, temporal lobe, and limbic system, are not directly involved in sending alert messages to the higher brain structures.

The Part of the Brain That Sends "Alert" Messages to the Higher