Severing the ascending reticular activating system in cats caused them to
A) become very aggressive.
B) become very fearful.
C) remain in continuous wakefulness.
D) remain in continuous sleep.

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Severing the ascending reticular activating system in cats would result in continuous sleep, as this pathway is responsible for regulating wakefulness and arousal. Without it, the cat would not be able to maintain a state of wakefulness.

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