The reticular formation of the midbrain is involved in
A)controlling breathing and regulating reflexes to maintain an upright posture.
B)stereotyped patterns of behavior such as walking, sleeping, or turning to attend to a sudden noise.
C)the control and coordination of balance, hearing, and parasympathetic function.
D)governing higher brain functions, such as thinking, learning, and consciousness.

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The reticular formation of the midbrain is involved in the modulation and control of stereotyped patterns of behavior such as walking, sleeping, or turning to attend to a sudden noise. It does not control breathing, regulate reflexes, control and coordination of balance, hearing, parasympathetic function, or higher brain functions such as thinking, learning, and consciousness.

The Reticular Formation of the Midbrain Is Involved in