If a researcher electrically stimulates the reticular formation in an animal, the animal will immediately wake up and be alert. Its purpose is to have some control of sensory signals and thus has the ability to alert the body when it is tired or needs to be awake.
An organism<span> is a living being that has a cellular structure and that can independently perform all physiologic functions necessary for life. In </span>multicellular organisms<span>, including humans, all cells, </span>tissues<span>, </span>organs<span>, and </span>organ<span> systems of the body work together to maintain the life and health of the </span>organism<span>.</span>
