6 Questions
What is the term used for basic research in the area of electrical effects in and on the body?
Neurophysiology
Who made the first contribution to the field of animal electricity in 1786?
Luigi Galvani
What are the two aspects of electricity and magnetism in medicine mentioned in the text?
Electrical and magnetic effects inside the body, applications to the surface of the body
What is the term used to describe the recording of the electrical potential of the brain over the skin?
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
What is the approximate amplitude of EEG when measured on the scalp?
100μV
What is the bandwidth range of the electrical potential signal of the brain mentioned in the text?
1Hz to about 50 Hz
Explore the historical and modern concepts of electricity and magnetism in medicine, including the effects generated inside the body and applications to the surface of the body. Learn about significant contributions and experiments in this field.
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