Brian Is a 70-Year-Old Man Who Has Recently Been Diagnosed

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Multiple Choice

Brian is a 70-year-old man who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Because Alzheimer's Disease has a genetic component, Brian is worried that his family is also at risk of developing the neurological disorder. As the disorder progresses Brian has a difficult time remembering details about his personal life or even recognizing his own son.
-Brian's doctor wants to examine Brian's brain structure and needs a three-dimensional,high-resolution image to determine the physical progression of the disorder.Which of the following tests is the doctor most likely going to request that Brian take

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

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