The Technique That Uses Reflected Infrared Light to Measure Oxygen

question 12

Multiple Choice

The technique that uses reflected infrared light to measure oxygen consumption by the brain is:

• A)fMRI.
• B)fNIRS.
• C)cytogenetics.
• D)cryogenetics.

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Definitions:

Human Evolution

The lengthy process of change by which people originated from apelike ancestors, involving biological, physical, and genetic developments.

Incomplete Fossil Record

The partial preservation of organisms in the Earth's crust, which provides an incomplete view of the history of life.

Human Ancestors

Refers to species in the evolutionary lineage that led to modern humans, including various extinct hominins that share common traits and genetic material with Homo sapiens.

African Apes

A group of primates that includes gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos, native to various regions of Africa.