Selective attention is facilitated,enhanced,and improved by way of the ________ of the brainstem,which acts as the origin point of neurons,which project to the cerebral cortex and release ________ neurotransmitter(s).
A)pons,acetylcholine
B)basal nuclei,dopamine
C)hypothalamus,serotonin
D)locus ceruleus,norepinephrine
E)thalamus,melatonin

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The locus ceruleus is located in the brainstem and is responsible for releasing norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in selective attention. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. The pons (A) is also located in the brainstem but is not specifically associated with attention. The basal nuclei (B) are involved in motor control, and dopamine is the neurotransmitter associated with this pathway. The hypothalamus (C) is responsible for regulating homeostasis, and serotonin is involved in mood regulation. The thalamus (E) is a sensory relay center and is not directly involved in attention. Melatonin is released by the pineal gland, which is not one of the options.

Selective Attention Is Facilitated,enhanced,and Improved by Way of the ________