BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 29, Problem 9SA
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Electroencephalography (EEG) is a technique that utilizes electrodes attached to the scalp to detect voltage fluctuations in neurons of the cerebral cortex. It is used to check the functioning of the brain with time. It is also used in medical centers for the detection of disorders related to brain.
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