Which of the following brain structures regulates attention and concentration?
A)Reticular formation
B)Hippocampus
C)Cerebral cortex
D)Hypothalamus

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The reticular formation is a network of neurons located in the core of the brainstem, which controls the levels of arousal and attention. It filters and processes incoming sensory information, regulating wakefulness, and attentiveness. Therefore it plays an essential role in regulating attention and concentration. The hippocampus is responsible for spatial memory and navigation; the cerebral cortex is responsible for higher-order thinking, such as decision-making, problem-solving, and language comprehension, but not exclusively for attention and concentration. The hypothalamus is the master gland of the body and regulates many physiological processes such as hunger, thirst, body temperature, and circadian rhythms.

Which of the Following Brain Structures Regulates Attention and Concentration