Which of the following statements concerning the brain stem is incorrect?
A) the medulla is part of the brain stem.
B) the brain stem is a critical connecting link through which all fibers traversing between the periphery and higher brain centers must pass.
C) the brain stem controls sociosexual behaviors conducive to mating.
D) the brain stem contains the reticular activating system.
E) the brain stem contains centers that control respiration, blood vessel and heart function, and digestive activities.

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The brain stem does not control sociosexual behaviors conducive to mating. This function is primarily controlled by the limbic system located in the cerebrum. The brain stem is responsible for controlling important functions such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Brain Stem Is