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1. n. a complex neural network in the central core of the brainstem; monitors the state of the body and functions in such processes as arousal and sleep and attention and muscle tone Source: wordnet

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arousal attention body brainstem central complex core functions monitors muscle network neural processes sleep state tone

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reticence reticences reticency reticent reticently reticle reticula reticular

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