Which of the following is NOT true of the bipolar method of recording the EEG?

A. The 2 main recording electrodes detect the movement of ions in the extracellular fluid of the cerebral cortex.
B. The 2 main electrodes are placed on opposite sides of the head.
C. The ground electrode is used as a reference point for the body's baseline voltage.
D. The electrical potential difference is measured between the 2 main recording electrodes.
E. All of these are true of the bipolar method of recording the EEG.


Answer: B

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