Which Brain Technique May Become the Tool of Choice in Accurately

question 678

Multiple Choice

Which brain technique may become the tool of choice in accurately diagnosing schizophrenia in the future and involves the injection of a radioactive sugar solution and a measurement of how much sugar is used in each brain area?

• A) PET scan
• B) CT scan
• C) EEG
• D) MRI

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Definitions:

Olfactory Cells

Specialized sensory cells located in the olfactory epithelium of the nose, responsible for detecting and transducing smell signals.

Receptor Proteins

Proteins on or within cells that bind to specific molecules like hormones, neurotransmitters, or antigens, initiating a cellular response.

Receptor Lipids

Lipid molecules that reside in cell membranes and have the capability to bind specific ligands, thereby initiating a cellular response.

Otoliths

Small, calcified structures found within the inner ear of vertebrates, aiding in balance and spatial orientation.