Facts About the Brain and Cerebral Hemispheres

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Which of the following is responsible for transmitting information across the synaptic gap?

Neurotransmitters

What is the primary method used to carry information inside a neuron?

Electrical pulses

In studying cognition, what does Psychophysics aim to determine?

Relation between stimulus and sensation

Which procedure involves directly placing electrodes on the exposed surface of the brain?

<p>Electrocorticography</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which brain wave indicates a relaxed and reflective state?

<p>ALPHA waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Electroencephalography record along the scalp?

<p>Electrical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of brain wave is associated with an active thought process?

<p>GAMMA waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of procedure is trans-cranial magnetic stimulation?

<p>Noninvasive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)?

<p>Measure brain activity by detecting blood flow changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Electroencephalography from Electrocorticography?

<p>The recording location on the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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