Sleep Researchers Analyze Electroencephalograms to Look at Patterns of Activity

question 177

Multiple Choice

Sleep researchers analyze electroencephalograms to look at patterns of activity in a sleeping person.Which of the following is not measured in an electroencephalogram?

• A) The stage in which dreaming occurs
• B) The muscle movements that occur during rapid eye movement sleep
• C) The four stages of sleep
• D) Slow-wave sleep
• E) Electrical potential differences due to activity of large numbers of neurons.

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Definitions:

Zygomatic Arch

The bone that forms the prominence of the cheek; part of the skull that is under the eye and connects to the temporal bone.

Temporomandibular Joint

The joint connecting the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull, allowing for the movements necessary for chewing and speaking.

Sternocostal Synchrondrosis

The cartilaginous joint where the ribs attach to the sternum.

Costochondral Joint

The cartilaginous junction where a rib attaches to the cartilage of the sternum, allowing for movement and flexibility in the rib cage.