Which Type of Scan Has Been Used to Suggest That

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which type of scan has been used to suggest that stress of a stereotype threat impairs brain activity?

• A) CT scans
• B) MRI scans
• C) fMRI scans
• D) none of the choices are correct

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an enormous number of bodily functions including emotions, the autonomic nervous system, and the endocrine system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Sterilizing (Autoclave)

The process of using an autoclave to eliminate all forms of microbial life, including spores, by applying steam under pressure.

Celsius

A scale for measuring temperature where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees under standard conditions.