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What are the EEG waves record for parietooccipital region with subject awake & eye closed?

A
Alpha waves
B
Beta waves
C
Delta waves
D
Theta waves
High-Yield Explanation
In adult humans who are awake but at rest with the mind wandering and eyes closed the most prominent component of EEG is a fairly regular pattern of waves at a frequency of 8-13 Hz and amplitude of 50-100uV, this pattern is the alpha rhythm. Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 23rd edition; pg:233

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