PET Scans Are Used to Detect Changes In

question 15

Multiple Choice

PET scans are used to detect changes in:

• A) Regional cerebral blood flow
• B) Electrical activity
• C) Neurotransmitter release
• D) Magnetic activity
• E) Brain volume

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