Which Imaging Technique Involves Injecting a Person with a Radioactive

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which imaging technique involves injecting a person with a radioactive form glucose and observing brain activity?

• A) EKG
• B) PET scan
• C) MI scan
• D) CT scan

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