The Reticular Formation Is Primarily Responsible for _____

The reticular formation is primarily responsible for _____.

A) controlling breathing and regulating reflexes to maintain an upright posture
B) involved in arousal and stereotyped patterns such as walking, sleeping, or turning to attend to a sudden noise
C) control and coordination of balance, hearing, and parasympathetic function
D) governs higher brain functions, such as thinking, learning, and consciousness