Multiple Choice
The reticular formation is considered to be the "brain's gatekeeper" because:
A) it can block or release outgoing neural motor commands.
B) it can block or admit incoming sensory information.
C) it regulates the vital functions of respiration and heart rate.
D) it determines what neurons are physically connected to the cerebral cortex.
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