What Is the Difference Between Anatomical and Functional Brain Imaging

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between anatomical and functional brain imaging techniques?

• A)Anatomical imaging records changes in blood flow, while functional imaging records changes in oxygen and glucose levels.
• B)Anatomical imaging records physical changes in the brain directly, while functional imaging generates brain images based on outward behavior.
• C)Anatomical imaging presents a static image, while functional imaging can track changes in brain activity over time.
• D)Anatomical imaging records chemical activity in the brain, whereas functional imaging records electrical activity.

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Definitions:

Variability

The degree to which data points in a statistical distribution or set diverge from the average value and from each other.

Samples

Selected groups or portions of a population used in research to draw conclusions about the overall population based on their characteristics or responses.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the variation or dispersion of a set of data points relative to its mean.

Mean

A statistical measure representing the average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the number of values.