The network of neurons in the hindbrain, midbrain, and part of the forebrain whose primary function is to alert and arouse the higher parts of the brain is the ________.
A) endocrine system
B) temporal lobe
C) limbic system
D) reticular formation

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The reticular formation is responsible for arousal and alertness in the brain, as it receives sensory input from various parts of the body and sends it to other areas of the brain. The endocrine system is responsible for the release of hormones in the body, the temporal lobe is responsible for auditory processing, and the limbic system is responsible for emotion and memory.

The Network of Neurons in the Hindbrain, Midbrain, and Part