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A patient has just undergone a bone scan and the results show no bone abnormalities.However, the health-care provider is concerned that the result may be a false negative.Which of the following factors would likely cause a false negative? Select all that apply.
Brain Injuries
Brain injuries involve harm to the brain that can result from trauma, loss of oxygen, infections, or other health conditions, leading to varying degrees of impairment.
Dendritic Growth
The process through which neurons develop dendrites, which increase the surface area for synaptic connections.
Visual Cortex
The part of the cerebral cortex that processes visual information, located in the occipital lobe of the brain.
Hippocampus
A seahorse-shaped structure in the brain important for learning and memory.
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