After a Grueling Day of Classes,Edith Returns to Her Apartment

question 30

Multiple Choice

After a grueling day of classes,Edith returns to her apartment and plops down in a comfortable recliner;she closes her eyes and immediately begins to relax.Edith's brain is likely to show an increase in ____ wave activity.

• A)alpha
• B)beta
• C)delta
• D)theta

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small, crucial part of the brain involved in multiple functions, including hormone regulation, temperature control, and hunger.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a diagnostic technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body's internal structures.

Magnetic Fields

Invisible fields that exert force on substances that are sensitive to magnetism, including ferromagnetic materials and moving electrical charges.

Radio Waves

Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths longer than infrared light, used for communication among various devices, such as radios and televisions.