The _____ is a network of neurons at the base of the brain that projects signals up to higher brain regions and down to the spinal cord, and regulates attention and sleep.
A)cerebellum
B)hypothalamus
C)reticular formation
D)substantia nigra

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The network of neurons described in the question is the reticular formation, which plays a key role in regulating sleep and attention. The cerebellum is involved in motor coordination, the hypothalamus regulates a variety of bodily functions including temperature and hunger, and the substantia nigra is involved in the control of movement.

The _____ Is a Network of Neurons at the Base