A(n)________ measures electrical activity along the scalp produced by the firing of specific neurons in the brain, and it is often used to detect seizure activity.
A)computerized tomography (CT)scan
B)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)scan
C)electroencephalogram (EEG)
D)positron-emission tomography (PET)scan

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An electroencephalogram (EEG) measures electrical activity in the brain and is often used to detect seizure activity. A CT scan and MRI scan are imaging techniques used to examine the structure of the brain, while PET scans measure brain activity by using a radioactive tracer.

A(n)________ Measures Electrical Activity Along the Scalp Produced by the Firing