Asked by Lindie Joubert on May 26, 2024
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Chung started having trouble with his vision several months after experiencing a concussion.Chung's doctor found nothing wrong with his eyes,so he wanted to explore blood flow to the parts of the brain that process visual information.What modern brain imaging method must the doctor use to achieve this goal?
A) an electroencephalograph (EEG)
B) a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
C) a psychograph
D) a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
A neuroimaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow, used to observe mental functions.
Blood Flow
The movement of blood through the circulatory system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste products.
Visual Information
Data perceived through the eyes in the form of images, which is then processed by the brain to interpret the environment.
- Elucidate the approaches and innovations deployed in researching brain function and anatomy.
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Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the approaches and innovations deployed in researching brain function and anatomy.
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