Which EEG Wave If Seen in an Awake Adult May

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which EEG wave if seen in an awake adult may indicate a pathological condition?

• A) alpha
• B) beta
• C) theta
• D) delta
• E) No waves should be seen in awake adults.

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Definitions:

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