Which of the following is not an in vivo technique for viewing the structures and functions of the brain?
A)Recording the electrical activity of the brain
B)Still-imaging of the brain (e.g. ,CT scan,MRI scan)
C)Examining how radioactive material is transported and used in the brain
D)Dissecting the brain to locate possible lesions

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Dissecting the brain to locate possible lesions is not an in vivo technique as it involves removing the brain from the body and examining it outside of its natural context. In vivo techniques involve studying the brain while it is still inside the living body. A, B, and C are all in vivo technique examples.

Which of the Following Is Not an in Vivo Technique