Wakefulness is a function of the brain's ____.

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The reticular activating system (RAS) is responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep. It is a network of neurons in the brainstem that receives and filters sensory information and sends signals to the cerebral cortex to keep the brain alert and awake. The medulla oblongata and midbrain are also part of the brainstem, but they have other functions such as controlling basic vital functions (breathing, heartbeat, etc.) and coordinating movement, respectively.

Wakefulness Is a Function of the Brain's ____