Yao Is Participating in a Study That Is Investigating Sleep

question 98

Multiple Choice

Yao is participating in a study that is investigating sleep patterns.As part of the study,researchers paste electrodes to Yao's scalp.The electrodes are then hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG) ,which will provide information about the ____.

• A) specific areas of the brain involved with sleep
• B) general electrical activity of the brain during sleep
• C) changes in blood flow that occur within the brain during sleep
• D) physical shape of the brain structures involved with sleep

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