How Does the Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technique (FMRI) Compare

question 55

Multiple Choice

How does the functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging technique (fMRI) compare with other imaging techniques?

• A) It requires more processing time than PET scans, so it is more widely available.
• B) It is more effective than the PET scan in measuring brain activity that occurs rapidly.
• C) It does not provide precise information about the timing of various brain activities.
• D) It produces images that are roughly comparable to the ERP technique.

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Definitions:

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to and removing waste from the fetus through the umbilical cord.

Blood

A vital fluid in humans and animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to growing babies while removing waste products from the baby’s blood.

Chorion

A membrane that surrounds the amnion and becomes the fetal component of the placenta.