Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Bipolar

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the bipolar method of recording the EEG?

• A)The 2 main electrodes are placed on opposite sides of the head.
• B)The electrical potential difference is measured between the 2 main recording electrodes.
• C)The ground electrode is used as a reference point for the body's baseline voltage.
• D)The 2 main recording electrodes detect the movement of ions in the extracellular fluid of the cerebral cortex.
• E)All of these are true of the bipolar method of recording the EEG.

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