Experimental stimulation of which section of the brainstem produces a state of "general arousal" or "consciousness"?
A) the medulla
B) the pons
C) the reticular system
D) the periaqueductal gray

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The reticular system, located in the brainstem, is responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle and general arousal. Experimental stimulation of this area has been shown to produce a state of consciousness or heightened arousal. The other options (medulla, pons, periaqueductal gray) are involved in different functions such as basic life-sustaining processes, motor control, and pain modulation, but not specifically related to arousal or consciousness.

Experimental Stimulation of Which Section of the Brainstem Produces a State