Quantitative analysis of modern electroencephalography (EEG) recordings can be used to
A) construct 3-D maps of brain activity.
B) generate high resolution images of brain structures.
C) identify the neurochemicals active in particular parts of the brain.
D) track the utilization of glucose and oxygen by the brain.

Question

Quantitative analysis of modern electroencephalography (EEG) recordings can be used to
A) construct 3-D maps of brain activity.
B) generate high resolution images of brain structures.
C) identify the neurochemicals active in particular parts of the brain.
D) track the utilization of glucose and oxygen by the brain.

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Modern EEG recordings can be quantitatively analyzed to construct 3-D maps of brain activity, allowing researchers to better understand the patterns of brain waves, and to identify abnormalities or changes in brain function associated with various neurological and psychiatric disorders. EEG is a useful tool to study brain activity patterns in real time and to localize brain function during certain tasks. However, EEG cannot be used to generate high resolution images of brain structures or track the utilization of glucose and oxygen by the brain, which are typically accomplished through other imaging methods such as MRI or PET. EEG can also provide an indirect measure of the neurochemicals active in particular parts of the brain, but cannot directly identify them.

Quantitative Analysis of Modern Electroencephalography (EEG) Recordings Can Be Used to