The part of the brain extending from the medulla through the pons and made up of groups of nerve cells that can immediately activate other parts of the brain to produce general bodily arousal is known as the _____.
A)reticular formation
B)thalamus
C)cerebellum
D)limbic system

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The description of the brain structure fitting this definition is the reticular formation. The thalamus is responsible for relaying sensory information to other parts of the brain, the cerebellum is responsible for coordinating movement and balance, and the limbic system is involved in emotion and memory processing but not necessarily general bodily arousal.

The Part of the Brain Extending from the Medulla Through