In an early experiment,severing connections in the reticular formation of a cat caused the cat to:
A)suffer deficits on spatial learning tasks.
B)not be able to regulate its heart rate and blood pressure.
C)suffer deficits in coordinated movement.
D)lapse into an irreversible coma.

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Severing connections in the reticular formation of a cat results in a coma-like state, in which the cat appears to be asleep and unable to be awakened, even with strong stimuli. This coma is often irreversible, leading to death if not immediately treated.

In an Early Experiment,severing Connections in the Reticular Formation of a Cat