Although she is deeply engrossed in the book she is reading, Jane's attention is suddenly shifted to the sound of the doorbell. The part of her brain responsible for alerting her to this information is the:
A) medulla.
B) pons.
C) cerebellum.
D) reticular activating system.

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The reticular activating system is responsible for alertness and awareness. In this scenario, it is responsible for shifting Jane's attention from the book to the sound of the doorbell. The medulla, pons, and cerebellum are not responsible for this function.

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