Maintaining the necessary level of alertness when we are conscious and awake is the responsibility of the __________.

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The reticular formation is responsible for maintaining the necessary level of alertness when we are conscious and awake. The cerebellum is responsible for motor coordination, the hypothalamus and limbic system are responsible for regulating emotions and basic bodily functions, and the medial forebrain bundle is involved in the reward system of the brain.

Maintaining the Necessary Level of Alertness When We Are Conscious