Which of the Following is Not True About the Electroencephalogram

Question

Which of the following is not true about the electroencephalogram (EEG)?
A)The EEG is a field potential generated by the activity of large numbers of neurons.
B)During epileptic seizures,the EEG remains normal.
C)An evoked potential is a change in the EEG in response to a stimulus.
D)Alpha and beta EEG patterns are seen in awake individuals.
E)Slow EEG rhythms become prominent during drowsiness and sleep.

Accepted Answer

During epileptic seizures, the EEG shows abnormal activity such as spike and wave patterns. Therefore, option B which states that the EEG remains normal during epileptic seizures is not true.