A neuroanatomist destroyed a dog's reticular formation to determine its function.Of the following,which is the most likely result? The dog:
A)could no longer hear.
B)could no longer see.
C)lapsed into a complete and irreversible coma.
D)became hyper alert and no longer slept normally.

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The reticular formation plays a crucial role in arousal and consciousness. Destruction of the reticular formation would likely result in a coma, as the dog would be unable to maintain consciousness or respond to external stimuli. Choices A and B are unlikely because the reticular formation is not directly involved in the auditory or visual processing. Choice D may seem possible because the reticular formation is involved in maintaining wakefulness, but the destruction of the reticular formation would likely result in a loss of function rather than hyperactivity.

A Neuroanatomist Destroyed a Dog's Reticular Formation to Determine Its