Regarding the reticular formation, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Destruction of the reticular formation causes constant wakefulness.
B) The reticular formation lies inside the pons and medulla.
C) The reticular formation is important in the control of attention and arousal.
D) The reticular formation acts as a clearinghouse for incoming information, giving some messages priority while turning others aside.
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