Using Magnetic Fields and Radio Waves to Produce Computer‑generated Images

question 83

Multiple Choice

Using magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer‑generated images of the brain's soft tissues is called a(n)

• A) MRI scan.
• B) EEG.
• C) brain lesion.
• D) PET scan.

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Definitions:

Neuropathic Pain

A type of pain that results from damage or dysfunction of the nervous system, causing sensations such as burning, tingling, or numbness.

Transection

Transection is the act of cutting or dividing something transversely, often used in medical or biological contexts to refer to the cutting of tissue or anatomical structures.

Quadriplegic

A condition characterized by paralysis affecting all four limbs, typically resulting from injury to the spine at a high level.

Nociceptive Pain

Pain that arises from physical damage or inflammation to the body's tissues, often perceived as sharp, aching, or throbbing.