A Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technique Can Capture Brain Changes

question 171

Multiple Choice

A functional magnetic resonance imaging technique can capture brain changes:

• A) using radio frequencies to detect levels of blood oxygen in different brain areas.
• B) using microelectrodes that are so fine they can be inserted into single cells.
• C) by translating electrical energy from the brain into wavy lines on paper or a screen.
• D) by following the temporary inactivation of neural circuits.

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