Which statement about the brain stem is incorrect?
A)contains the medulla
B)passageway for most fibers passing between the peripheral nervous and higher brain centers
C)controls sociosexual behaviors conducive to mating
D)contains part of the reticular activating system
E)contains centers that control respiration, blood vessel and heart function, and digestive activities

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The brain stem does not control sociosexual behaviors conducive to mating, as this function is primarily controlled by the limbic system and higher brain centers. The brain stem controls essential physiological functions such as respiration, blood vessel and heart function, and digestive activities. It also contains the medulla and part of the reticular activating system, and serves as a major passageway for neural fibers between the peripheral nervous system and higher brain centers.

Which Statement About the Brain Stem Is Incorrect