Spontaneous Electrical Rhythms That Can Be Recorded from the Surface

question 82

Multiple Choice

Spontaneous electrical rhythms that can be recorded from the surface of the scalp

• A) indicate a pathological condition, such as epilepsy.
• B) demonstrate that neurons are constantly moving.
• C) are generated by the activity of populations of neurons.
• D) reflect the brain's reaction to discrete stimuli.

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Definitions:

Gray Matter

Regions of the brain and spinal cord made up of nerve cell bodies and dendrites, involved in muscle control and sensory perception.

Common Fibular Nerve

A branch of the sciatic nerve that supplies muscles of the lower leg and foot, and provides sensation to the skin of the foot and lower leg.

Hindlimb

The rear limb of a tetrapod or the legs in bipedal animals.

Sciatic Nerve

The largest and longest nerve in the human body, extending from the lower back through the buttocks and down each leg, responsible for movement and sensation.