A key advantage of the fMRI technique is that the method can
A) record the electrical activity of brain.
B) induce the secretion of neurotransmitters from neurons.
C) record the neural activity of particular brain regions.
D) localize receptors in brain.
E) electrically stimulate neurons.

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fMRI stands for functional magnetic resonance imaging. It uses changes in blood flow in response to neural activity to create images of brain function. This allows researchers to selectively record the neural activity of particular brain regions, making choice (C) the correct answer. Choices (A), (B), (D), and (E) are not possible advantages of fMRI.

A Key Advantage of the FMRI Technique Is That the Method