In sleep studies,technicians record brain activity with an EEG.EEG is used because it:
A) can measure the stages of sleep by recording brain wave patterns throughout the night.
B) allows technicians to determine whether there are structural abnormalities in the brain.
C) can record metabolic activities in the brain during specific tasks.
D) allows technicians to determine whether a blood clot is interfering with sleep patterns.

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EEG is used in sleep studies because it can measure the stages of sleep by recording brain wave patterns throughout the night. This helps to identify abnormalities in sleeping patterns and diagnose sleep disorders. EEG cannot determine structural abnormalities, record metabolic activities, or detect blood clots.

In Sleep Studies,technicians Record Brain Activity with an EEG