A Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technique Can Capture Brain Changes

question 332

Multiple Choice

A functional magnetic resonance imaging technique can capture brain changes:

• A) through the use of microelectrodes that are so fine they can be inserted into single cells.
• B) that demonstrate how certain brain circuits connect to produce behaviour.
• C) many times a second as a person performs a task such as reading a sentence.
• D) by translating electrical energy from the brain into wavy lines on paper.

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Definitions:

Neural Plasticity

The ability of the nervous system to change and adapt, both in structure and function, in response to experiences or injuries.

Neuropsychological Tests

Neuropsychological tests are assessments used to evaluate memory, problem-solving, attention, language, and other cognitive abilities, often to diagnose brain injuries or diseases.

Ethics Approval

The process by which a research project or experiment is reviewed and given consent by an ethics committee, ensuring it meets ethical standards.

Animals

Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms in the kingdom Animalia, characterized by their ability to move, responsive behavior to environment, and consumption of organic material.