The Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI) Technique Is Used to

question 100

Multiple Choice

The functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technique is used to

• A) record the electrical activity of individual neurons.
• B) induce the secretion of neurotransmitters from neurons.
• C) record the neural activity of particular brain regions.
• D) localize receptors within brain tissue sections.
• E) electrically stimulate neurons.

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Definitions:

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