An Amplified Recording of the Waves of Electrical Activity That

question 75

Multiple Choice

An amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity that sweep across the surface of the brain is called a(n)

• A) fMRI.
• B) EEG.
• C) PET scan.
• D) MRI.

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Definitions:

Lumbar Puncture

A medical procedure involving the insertion of a needle into the lower part of the spinal column to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Cerebral Angiography

A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses X-rays to visualize blood flow in the arteries and veins in the brain.

Aneurysms

Abnormal expansions or bulging of blood vessels, which can burst and lead to potentially fatal hemorrhages if untreated.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a diagnostic tool that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the body's internal structures.