Which of the following would be particularly useful for detecting the brain areas that are most active as a person performs mathematical calculations?
A) a brain lesion
B) enlarged ventricles
C) a PET scan
D) an MRI scan

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A PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography) would be particularly useful for detecting the brain areas that are most active as a person performs mathematical calculations. PET scans measure the metabolic activity of neurons, allowing researchers to track which brain areas are most active during specific tasks.

Which of the Following Would Be Particularly Useful for Detecting