Asked by Trinity Krystyne on Jul 11, 2024

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Andrea became highly aroused and alert when stung by a bee thanks to the activation of her

A) cerebellum.
B) hypothalamus.
C) reticular formation.
D) nucleus accumbens.

Highly Aroused

A state of heightened physiological activity, often associated with increased readiness or alertness.

Reticular Formation

A network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness, the sleep-wake cycle, and filtering incoming stimuli to discriminate irrelevant background stimuli.

  • Absorb information regarding the neurological frameworks that govern the regulation of feelings, reactions to stress, and the basic processes vital for physiology.
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Mathias BabounJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The reticular formation plays a crucial role in controlling arousal and alertness in the brain, which would be activated in response to being stung by a bee.