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Question 7 • Psychology A

A(n) _________ scan uses radioactive markers in the blood to monitor blood flow and metabolic activity via x-ray.

Answer
A
PET
B
CT
C
TMS
D
EEG

Explanation

A PET scan uses radioactive tracers, or markers, that travel through the blood. The scan detects the tracers to show blood flow and metabolic activity. A CT scan uses X-rays to create images of body structures, while TMS and EEG measure brain activity in other ways. The correct choice is PET.

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