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cherise1989

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Macroelectrodes implanted into human brain are most commonly used
 
  A) to destroy brain tissue.
  B) to locate spiking brain tissue in epileptic patients.
  C) to control thought patterns.
  D) for the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
  E) to treat Balint's syndrome.

Question 2

The firing rates of ________ neurons and of ________ neurons fall to zero during REM sleep.
 
  A) noradrenergic; serotonergic
  B) cholinergic; dopaminergic
  C) GABA; adenosine
  D) cholinergic; adenosine
  E) opioid; dopaminergic



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Rationale: Macroelectrodes implanted into human brain are most commonly used to locate spiking brain tissue in epileptic patients.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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