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The Midbrain

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The midbrain contains structures involved in movement, arousal, and the orienting of attention toward sudden stimuli.

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A loud noise behind a person turns their head before they have identified the sound.

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The midbrain's reticular formation extends into the hindbrain. Anatomical boundaries here are conventions.