What exactly are “brainwaves” and do they work the same way as, say, radio waves?

Question

What exactly are “brainwaves” and do they work the same way as, say, radio waves?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Brain waves represents the rhythmic activity of neurons. This is an electrical signal as it largely involves the movement of charge.

Radiowaves are electromagnetic radiation like visible light or microwaves, or ultraviolet light or gamma rays