To Identify Which of Lucy's Brain Areas Was Most Active

question 36

Multiple Choice

To identify which of Lucy's brain areas was most active when she talked,neuroscientists gave her a temporarily radioactive form of glucose and a(n)

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

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Definitions:

Parkinson Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, stiffness, and slowed movement, due to the death of dopamine-producing cells.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Syndrome characterized by physiological arousal associated with recurrent memories and dreams arising from a traumatic event that occurred months or years earlier.

Nigrostriatal Dopamine System

A pathway in the brain involved in movement control and regulation, often associated with conditions like Parkinson's disease when dysfunctional.

Lesions

Areas of tissue that have been damaged through injury or disease, affecting the function of the part.