Severing a cat's reticular formation from higher brain regions causes the cat to
A) become violently aggressive.
B) cower in fear.
C) experience convulsive seizures.
D) lapse into a coma.

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Severing the reticular formation from higher brain regions results in a coma-like state in cats. The reticular formation is responsible for regulating arousal and consciousness, so severing it from higher brain regions would lead to a lack of consciousness and ultimately a coma.

Severing a Cat's Reticular Formation from Higher Brain Regions Causes