Asked by Robin Perdue on Jun 29, 2024
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Which of the following is a brain-imaging method in which radioactive tracers are injected into the subject and a computer compiles an image of brain activity?
A) electroencephalography (EEG)
B) computerized axial tomography (CT)
C) positron-emission tomography (PET)
D) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
Positron-Emission Tomography
An imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to visualize and measure metabolic processes in the body.
Radioactive Tracers
Substances that contain a radioactive atom to allow tracking of molecules during physiological processes.
Brain Activity
Neurological functions and processes occurring in the brain, detectable by various imaging techniques.
- Discern the various instruments and technologies deployed in exploring the brain and grasp their functions.
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Rishat BangarhJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Positron-emission tomography (PET) is a brain-imaging method in which radioactive tracers are injected into the subject and a computer compiles an image of brain activity.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the various instruments and technologies deployed in exploring the brain and grasp their functions.