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What is the electrical brain activity recorded with scalp or brain electrodes?
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EEG -Electroencephalography
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Electrical activity recorded on an electrorncephalogram indicating brain activity of a sleeping person?
delta rhythm
Is an EEG painful?
No, Not at all. Electrodes are secured to the head with water soluble glue. The electrodes measure electrical activity of the brain and this is recorded on a tracing on paper. After the test is completed, the electrodes are removed.
What is measured by an EEG?
EEG is Electroencephalograph. In plain English - Electrical Brain wave measurer. It measures electric currents in the brain. There are various currents associated with brain activity, with Greek letter names. eg. Alpha Waves.
What technique of studying the brain involves recording the electrical activity of large groups of cortical neurons?
The technique of studying the brain involving the electrical activity of the large groups of cortical neurons is calles an EEG. The process of conducting an EEG is to place electrodes on different parts of the scalp and recording the electrical signals.
Activity of brain is recorded by?
emg
What does Epilepsy disrupt?
It disrupts the electrical activity in the brain.
What does electroencephalogram?
A graphic record of the electrical activity of the brain .
What is a recording of electrical activity of the whole brain?
EEG
What does it mean when they say someone is brain dead?
It means that no electrical activity is recorded on an electroencephalogram (EEG). We know that without electrical impulses in the brain it is impossible for a person to ever recover, so even if the rest of the body hasn't died yet (and it will soon) the person is said to be "brain dead."
What is the medical term meaning instrument to measure the electrical activity of the brain?
The medical term is electroencephalograph (EEG), which is a device used to measure the electrical activity of the brain.
What is seizure in human brain?
In everyone's brain there is constant electrical activity happening. A seizure is caused when there is an abnormal pattern or disruption in this activity. You could almost say it is like an electrical storm in the brain. There are many reasons for this.
Can dreams be recorded?
Not electronically. Brain activity can be recorded but it gives no indication of the content of a dream
