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Adult human who are awake with mind wandering and the eyes closed. Most likely EEG pattern is

A
Alpha-rhythm
B
Beta rhythm
C
Theta rhythm
D
Delta 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 when recorded from the scalp this pattern is the alpha rhythm. Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology;23rd edition; pg:233.

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