Structural imaging techniques are used to ________.
A) study overall activity in particular regions of the brain
B) map structures in the living brain
C) study single neurons
D) observe neural activity as it reacts to sensory stimuli

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Structural imaging techniques such as MRI and CT scans are used to map structures in the living brain, such as the size and shape of different brain regions, and to detect any abnormalities or lesions. They do not provide information about the activity of the brain in response to stimuli. Studying single neurons would require techniques such as electrophysiology or microscopy. Overall activity in brain regions can be studied using functional imaging techniques such as fMRI and PET.

Structural Imaging Techniques Are Used to ________