Regarding PET Scans, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 307

Multiple Choice

Regarding PET scans, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)PET scans provide detailed images of activity both near the surface and below the surface of the brain.
• B)PET scans detect the negative ion particles emitted by weakly radioactive sodium and potassium as they are consumed by the brain.
• C)PET scans show which areas of the brain are using more energy, with higher energy use corresponding with higher activity.
• D)PET scans have suggested that different patterns of brain activity accompany major psychological disorders, such as depression or schizophrenia.

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