Asked by
Madison LaFont
on Dec 19, 2024
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To measure brain metabolic activity, PET uses radioactive isotopes of:
A) oxygen.
B) hydrogen.
C) potassium.
D) glutamate.
PET
Positron Emission Tomography, a nuclear medicine functional imaging technique used to observe metabolic processes in the body.
Radioactive Isotopes
Variants of chemical elements that decay over time, releasing radiation, and are used in medical diagnosis, treatment, and research.
Metabolic Activity
The sum of all biochemical processes that occur within an organism, including those that break down nutrients for energy and those that build up new substances.
- Learn the primary principles and applications of different brain imaging techniques.
- Familiarize yourself with the strategies used in examining the connection between cognitive functions and brain chemistry.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn the primary principles and applications of different brain imaging techniques.
- Familiarize yourself with the strategies used in examining the connection between cognitive functions and brain chemistry.