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It very much depends on what you mean by 'read'. Brain waves are captured routinely every day, in various medical and research settings around the world. But if by read you mean can a computer translate or interpret your thoughts so they can be accurately revealed to others, the answer is no, not yet. Emotional states can be generally determined by brain activity, but specific thoughts, mental images or actual unspoken language cannot be 'read' by any computers known. But that may be changing. The brain is sometimes considered out 'last frontier', the last monumental thing about which we know practically nothing. But we are learning more and more every day.

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Is the limbic system the same as the mammalian brain?

No, the limbic system is a set of brain structures involved in emotions, memory, and motivation, while the mammalian brain refers to the entire brain of mammals. The limbic system is a part of the mammalian brain.


Which set of structures makes up the brain stem?

midbrains, pons.medulla


What structure is the first to be set in motion by sound waves as they arrive through the outer ear?

The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is the first structure to be set in motion by sound waves as they arrive through the outer ear. The sound waves cause the eardrum to vibrate, which sets off a chain reaction that allows us to hear.


How do the parts of the ear work together to convert sound waves into nerve impulses?

We all know how the sound waves are detected, through minuscule hairs. Each of these hairs is connected to an individual nerve termination so, when vibrated, the brain receives an electrical pulse from that individual hair. Each hair is set at a certain distance and length, so each individual hair reacts differently to the next. The brain then cleverly processes all these electrical pulse combinations to find the corresponding pitches and frequencies and allows you to hear the resulting sound.


What are P and S waves also called?

there are 3 types of shock waves produced by an earthquake:the P waves which is known as the (primary or compression) waves are the first to arrive at the recording station, p waves are formed when matter in the rocks is pushed together by the earth's movement. they can travel through solids and liquids.the S waves which is known as the (secondary )waves are the second waves to arrive at the recording station. this waves are also called the shear waves. these waves are formed by the sideways motion of matter, it can only travel through solids.BSecondary waves are also known as shear waves and primary waves are also known as pressure waves.

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When you turn on the computer what permanently stores the set of instructions that the computer uses to activate the software that controls the processing function?

Read-only memoryROMROM


What permanently stores the set of instructions that the computer uses the activates the software that controls the processing function when you turn the computer on?

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What does esp bas abs light mean in a jeep compass?

The ABS (antilock brake) computer has detected a problem and set a code. You will need to have the codes read to know possible causes.The ABS (antilock brake) computer has detected a problem and set a code. You will need to have the codes read to know possible causes.


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Read Only Memory (ROM)


Where is miley's diary?

if ur talking about the game in the chemistry set after u get the library CD and read the computer u can get it


What is the collective noun for waves?

A collective noun for waves is a series of waves.


What is the difference between a microprocessor and human brain?

Both a human brain and a CPU perform computations. A CPU is basically a serial device (a Von Neumann machine). Its computation steps are discrete. Its operations are chosen from a small set. It does some things, like arithmetic, extremely well. It never gets tired. It uses lots of energy. It interfaces with external devices (memory, ALU, Input and Output). A human brain is a parallel interconnected device. Its computation steps are continuous. It has a large set of operations. It does some things, like face recognition, extremely well. It often gets tired. It is much more efficient energetically than a CPU. It interfaces with external devices (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, skin). This is not even scratching the surface - Go read, say, "Goedel, Escher, Bach" in order to get a feel for how large this question is.


Sine wave can be split into?

a)set of sine waves b)set of sine waves with phase zero


What creates pressure waves in the cochlea?

Sound waves act on the eardrum, which drives a set of three tiny bones, of which the stirrup acts upon the Oval Window of the Cochlea, thus inducing pressure waves in the fluid of that organ. These waves move the signal hairs and thus their nerves which communicate with the brain.


How do you program factory keyless remote for 2003 hummer?

as far as I know you have to have the dealership do it cause they have to read the codes in the computer to set the remote


How are waves set in motion?

By the wind pushing the water creating waves