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iveyjurea

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Beta brain wave activity is not a reliable indicator of being awake because
 
  A) this pattern is seen in children but not adults.
  B) this brain wave pattern also appears during sleep.
  C) this wave form waxes and wanes during the day.
  D) it can be induced by certain drugs such as alcohol.
  E) This wave form is recorded in coma victims.

Question 2

The ________ pattern of EEG activity is characterized by irregular, high-frequency (1330 Hz), low-amplitude waves.
 
  A) beta
  B) delta
  C) theta
  D) sleep spindle
  E) alpha


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Rationale: Beta brain wave activity is not a reliable indicator of being awake because this brain wave pattern also appears during sleep.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


iveyjurea

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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