Human Physiology

15th Edition

ISBN: 9781259864629

Author: Fox, Stuart Ira

Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,

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Chapter 18, Problem 41RA

Refer to figure 18. I 4 to answer the following questions.

About how long does each slow wave last (what is its duration)?

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