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Delta waves of Electroencephalogram have frequency of ______________?

Correct answer: C. Less than 3.5 cycles per second

  • A. More than 14 cycles per second
  • B. Between 8 and 13 cycles per second
  • C. Less than 3.5 cycles per second
  • D. Between 4 and 7 cycles per second

Explanation

Delta waves are the slowest EEG waves, typically about 0.5 to 3.5 cycles per second and prominent in deep sleep. The other frequency ranges represent faster theta, alpha, or beta activity.

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