Electroencephalography (EEG)

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Please select the best answer to the following questions:

1. The amplitude of the EEG signal recorded by electrodes over the head is:
A. about the same size as the ECG signal recorded in limb leads
B. about the same size as the EMG signal recorded over an active biceps
muscle
C. much smaller than either of these signals.

2. The EEG results from:

A. action potentials in the CNS
B. slow changes in cortical neuron membrane potentials
C. predominantly from the visual cortex

3. In the EEG, alpha rhythm:

A. is seen best with the eyes closed
B. is enhanced by mental activity
C. has a frequency range of 0.5 to 4 Hz

4. In the EEG, beta rhythm:

A. is only seen during deep sleep
B. is the predominant wave in alert individuals
C. has a frequency range of 8 to 13 Hz

5. In the EEG, theta rhythm:

A. is seen in adults only during sleep
B. is never seen in awake pre-adolescent children
C. has a frequency range of 13 to 30 Hz

6. In REM sleep:
A. EEG alpha and beta activities are decreased
B. alpha waves are linked to the rapid eye movements
C. dreaming is absent

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