Stern Tyler, a neuroscientist who is collecting data for a new research study, uses techniques for monitoring the amount of glucose in various areas of the brain.Which of the following methods is Stern Tyler using in this study?
A)brain lesioning
B)staining
C)positron emission tomography (PET scan)
D)electroencephalogram (EEG)

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Stern Tyler is using positron emission tomography (PET scan) to monitor the amount of glucose in various areas of the brain. PET scans measure changes in blood flow and glucose metabolism in the brain, providing information about brain activity and function. Brain lesioning involves damaging or removing specific parts of the brain to study the effects on behavior, while staining is a technique used to visualize specific structures in the brain. EEG measures electrical activity in the brain, but does not provide information about glucose metabolism.

Stern Tyler, a Neuroscientist Who Is Collecting Data for a New