Arnold Becker, a doctor in Seattle, needs information about the location and extent of damage involving stroke and loss of memory of his patient, Judith.Which of the following techniques will he most likely use to diagnose Judith's condition?

A) brain lesioning
B) computerized axial tomography (CAT scan)
C) positron emission tomography (PET)
D) electroencephalogram (EEG)

Computerized Axial Tomography

An imaging procedure that uses a series of X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of the body, often used in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions.

Stroke

A medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, causing brain cells to die and leading to sudden loss of function.

Memory Loss

A condition characterized by a significant decrease in the ability to remember and recall information from the past.