By Detecting the Subatomic Particles Emitted by Weakly Radioactive Glucose

question 129

Multiple Choice

By detecting the subatomic particles emitted by weakly radioactive glucose as it is consumed by the brain, researchers can obtain detailed images of activity both near the surface and below the surface of the brain. This technique is called a(n)

• A) ablation.
• B) PET scan.
• C) MRI scan.
• D) CT scan.

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