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Brain waves, called EEGs are recordings of activities of the various portions of the brain.

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What word describes brain waves?

Brain activity


The brain waves most closely associated with mental activity are?

beta waves


How is an electroencephalogram done?

A measure of brain waves/activity.


Do girls have better brain waves?

"Brain waves" are the result of electrical activity in the brain, which exists in all animals that have brains. It is neither good nor bad. There are minor differences in the brain activity of males and females, but none of them can be described as "better" or "worse."


How does disease affect brain waves?

In general, disease typically increases slow activity such as theta or delta waves, but decreases fast activity such as alpha and beta waves.


What effect does disease have on brain waves?

In general, disease typically increases slow activity, such as theta or delta waves, but decreases fast activity, such as alpha and beta waves


In coma will the brain have waves?

The brain is constantly working even if a person is in a coma. The only reason this would change is because the person has gone brain dead and the brain is no longer producing waves of activity.


What is the Difference between brain fingerprinting and mapping?

A brain fingerprint is the unique alpha and beta waves the brain sends out as every brain is unique to the person but if your GW Bush that will not apply as they will be no activity to record. the mapping is the brain map that locates the areas of the brain and its activity in the form of a map


When a person speaks brain waves and bloodflow are especially likely to reveal increased activity in the?

Left Hemisphere


When a person speaks brain waves and blood flow are especially likely to reveal increased activity in the what?

Left Hemisphere


What neural activity is measured by electroencephalography?

In reading and interpreting brain wave patterns, a neurologist or other physician will evaluate the type of brain waves and the symmetry, location, and consistency of brain wave patterns.


How is an electroencephalogram made?

the electroencephalography unit makes a continuous graphic record of the person's brain activity, or brain waves, on a long strip of recording paper or computer screen.