PET Scans Are Helpful in Showing Areas of Abnormal Brain

question 57

Multiple Choice

PET scans are helpful in showing areas of abnormal brain activity in patients with ________.

• A)Alzheimer's
• B)Parkinson's
• C)epilepsy
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses between neurons in the brain.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays an important role in muscle contraction and the regulation of activities in the brain.

Triggers Muscle Contractions

Stimuli that induce shortening and activation of muscle fibers, leading to movement or tension.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one nerve cell to another, influencing various bodily functions and emotions.