An EEG Record Dominated by Long, Slow Waves Indicates That

question 4

Multiple Choice

An EEG record dominated by long, slow waves indicates that

• A) the muscles are tense and ready for vigorous activity.
• B) a large proportion of neurons are active in synchrony with one another.
• C) the percentage of neurons producing action potentials is larger than usual.
• D) neurons in the left hemisphere are more active than those in the right hemisphere.

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