A 19-year-old college student reports to his primary care provider that he cannot stay awake in class regardless of how much sleep he gets.Under-stimulation of which area of the brain is likely the site of the problem?
A) Corpora quadrigemina
B) Reticular activating system
C) Cerebellum
D) Hypothalamus

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The reticular activating system (RAS) is responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions. Under-stimulation of the RAS can lead to difficulties in maintaining alertness and staying awake.

A 19-Year-Old College Student Reports to His Primary Care Provider