What are the 2 characteristics on an EEG that make Stage 2 sleep unique? Describe each.

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Q: Compare and contrast the events and importance of slow-wave and REM sleep.

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Q: Describe how sleep and wakefulness are related to the reticular activating system (RAS).

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Q: Brain function is monitored by an electroencephalogram (EEG) True or false?

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Q: Draw EEG records that show alpha and beta rhythms, the stages of NREM sleep, and REM sleep. Indicate…

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Q: When would you see delta waves in an EEG?

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Q: What is the diagnostic value of an EEG?

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Q: What are common EEG waveforms?

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Q: Distinguish NREM sleep from REM sleep?

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Q: What type of neural activity is recorded as the EEG?

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Q: Describe the categories and EEG patterns of sleep, and explain the possible benefits of these…

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Q: What do large, slow waves on an EEG indicate?

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Q: Brainwaves during Delta/deep sleep are _________ than in other stages. This is a sign of _________…

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Q: What type of EEG wave would you expect to see in a subject performing mental math? What type of EEG…

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Q: Identify the stage of sleep described by using choices from the key. (Note that responses a–d refer…

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Q: Immediately before falling asleep, the EEG waves shift to patterns of larger and slower brain waves…

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Q: If you begin an EEG recording of brain wave patterns a few hours before someone wakes up starting…

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Q: Describe the activities of the reticular activating system. Whatrole does it play in both…

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