To identify which brain areas are most active when a person suffering from schizophrenia has hallucinations, researchers could use a(n) _____ scan to track the use of radioactively tagged glucose throughout the brain.
A) MRI
B) PET
C) fMRI
D) ECT

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PET (positron emission tomography) is the most appropriate imaging technique for tracking the use of radioactively tagged glucose throughout the brain. This allows researchers to identify which areas of the brain are more active during hallucinations in individuals suffering from schizophrenia. MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging), and ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) are not appropriate for tracking glucose uptake in the brain.

To Identify Which Brain Areas Are Most Active When a Person