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Comparison of three brain states
| Resting State | Alert State | Meditation State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain Networks | DMN including mPFC, ACC, PCC, and others | Right PFC, PC, and others | Stage 1, Lateral PFC, PC Stage 3, ACC, insula, striatum |
| EEG | Alpha dominance | Desynchronized EEG signal | Mixed bands including alpha, theta, gamma |
| ANS | Sympathetic dominance | Stage A, parasympathetic dominance; Stage B, sympathetic dominance | Parasympathetic dominance |
| Neuromodulator | Norepinepherine (NE) | Dopamine (DA) |
