Ron is asked to solve a puzzle as the physician scans his brain using positron emission tomography (PET). The physician is measuring the brain's ___________.
A)consumption of glucose
B)consumption of oxygen
C)consumption of fat
D)electrical activity

Question

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PET scans measure the brain's consumption of glucose, as they track the uptake of a radioactive glucose analog to assess brain activity.

Ron Is Asked to Solve a Puzzle as the Physician