When you walk to class, you do not have to think consciously about how to walk. When you get there, you pay attention to the lecture even though it is boring and you are tired. The structure that plays an important role in these activities by manipulation of various neurotransmitters is the
A) reticular formation.
B) frontal lobe.
C) hypothalamus.
D) amygdala.

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The reticular formation is responsible for regulating arousal and attention levels, which are necessary for automatic bodily functions such as walking, and conscious attention to external stimuli such as a lecture. It also controls the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine, which are important for cognition and emotional regulation. The other structures listed primarily regulate other bodily functions such as emotional responses (amygdala), hunger and thirst (hypothalamus), and executive functioning (frontal lobe).

When You Walk to Class, You Do Not Have to Think