Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 14 - The Brain and Cranial Nerves - Checkpoint - Page 502: 22

Answer

An encephalogram is a record of brain waves generated by action potentials in the brain . The waves recorded are alpha waves, beta waves, theta waves and delta waves. A trained neurologist can use electroencephalography (EEG) to detect several kinds of diseases or abnormalities in neonates, children, or adults.

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EEG can be used to diagnose sleep disorders, epilepsy, tumors, effects of trauma, hematomas, metabolic disorders, and degenerative disorders. In addition, EEG is used in hospitals to establish brain death.
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