Teresa was out shopping when she suddenly started convulsing.While in the emergency room,her fried Eva explained to the doctor what she had witnessed,so the doctor ordered an electroencephalograph (EEG) to assess if Teresa may have experienced an epileptic seizure,given this test is used to study the ________ in the brain.

A) electrical activity
B) overall functioning
C) blood flow
D) oxygenation

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A device used to record the electrical activity of the brain, often used in the diagnosis of neurological conditions.

Epileptic Seizure

A burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells (neurons) that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements (stiffness, twitching, or limpness), behaviors, sensations, or states of awareness.

Electrical Activity

The movements or flow of electrical charges (ions) within or between cells, tissues, or organs, which are fundamental for various physiological processes including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.