Alice's PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Scan Shows a Large Red

question 21

Multiple Choice

Alice's PET (positron emission tomography) scan shows a large red area in the occipital lobe when taken while Alice is looking at color images. Which of the following is TRUE about Alice's PET scan?

• A) The occipital lobe was the only area of Alice's brain that was active.
• B) The darkest areas of Alice's brain were the most active.
• C) This scan proves the old saying that we use only 10% of our brains.
• D) The occipital lobe had the highest level of activity.

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