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Aaron Kwahmie
on Oct 18, 2024
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Stern Tyler, a neuroscientist who is collecting data for a new research study, uses techniques for monitoring the amount of glucose in various areas of the brain.Which of the following methods is Stern Tyler using in this study?
A) brain lesioning
B) staining
C) positron emission tomography (PET scan)
D) electroencephalogram (EEG)
Positron Emission Tomography
A nuclear medicine functional imaging technique used to observe metabolic processes in the body as part of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Glucose
A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
Brain Lesioning
A method in neuroscience and psychology involving the intentional damage or removal of brain tissue to study behavioral changes or the function of a particular area of the brain.
- Acquire knowledge of the core principles and utility of assorted brain imaging approaches.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the core principles and utility of assorted brain imaging approaches.