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melina_rosy

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on: Jun 21, 2018
In ______________, a radioactive glucose-like substance is injected into the brain and a person is placed in a scanner similar to a CT scanner.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

_________ studies brain structure using radio frequency waves.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: PET (positron emission tomography)

Answer to Question 2

Answer: MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)


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