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tiara099

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Which type of brain-imaging techniques will provide information about brain activity based on the use of glucose in the brain?
 
  1. CT scans
  2. EEG
  3. PET scans
  4. MRI images

Question 2

A client tells the nurse, My doctor said my treatment will involve getting my neurotransmitters back in balance. What are neurotransmitters? In framing a response, the nurse could best char-acterize neurotransmitters as brain:
 
  1. Neurons
  2. Chemicals
  3. Lobes
  4. Electrical impulses


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
PET scans show uptake of glucose by brain cells that are active at a particular time.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Neurotransmitters are considered to be the brain's chemical messengers. Options 1 and 3: These refer to brain anatomical structures. Option 4: Neurotransmitters stimulate electrical polarization.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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