Henry,a college student,tends to drink a lot of coffee the night before an exam.The coffee helps him stay more alert and attentive late into the night.The presence of caffeine in the coffee stimulates the _____ of his brain.

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Stimulants, such as amphetamines and caffeine, increase the activity of the reticular formation and are usually used or abused to stimulate the central nervous system (CNS) and maintain wakefulness.

Henry,a College Student,tends to Drink a Lot of Coffee the Night