The brain structure that results in continuous sleep when severely damaged and produces arousal and alertness when electrically stimulated is the
A) hypothalamus.
B) pons.
C) ascending reticular activating system.
D) thalamus.

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The ascending reticular activating system (ARAS) is responsible for regulating arousal and alertness. When electrically stimulated, it can produce wakefulness. Damage to the ARAS can result in continuous sleep. The hypothalamus, pons, and thalamus are also involved in sleep and wakefulness but do not produce the same effects when damaged or stimulated.

The Brain Structure That Results in Continuous Sleep When Severely