Asked by Lianne VanDyke on Jun 05, 2024

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What term refers to images of very thin slices of the brain?

A) X-rays
B) tomographs
C) magnetic images
D) sonographs

Tomographs

Imaging devices or techniques that create detailed cross-sectional images of the body or structures within it, through processes like X-ray tomography.

Sonographs

Visual representations of sound waves or other acoustic properties, often used in medical imaging and diagnostics.

  • Understand different brain imaging techniques and their purposes.
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Sally DietschJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Tomographs refer to images produced by tomography, a technique for displaying a representation of a cross section through a human body or other solid object using X-rays or ultrasound. This technique is often used in medical imaging to create detailed images of the brain in slices.