Which of the following methods cannot reveal the metabolic activity of regions of the rat brain?
A) PET scans
B) fMRI scans
C) 2-DG autoradiography
D) measurement of Fos protein
E) injection of kainic acid

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Injection of kainic acid can induce seizures and excitotoxicity in the brain, but it does not directly measure metabolic activity. PET scans, fMRI scans, 2-DG autoradiography, and measurement of Fos protein can all reveal metabolic activity in different ways.

Which of the Following Methods Cannot Reveal the Metabolic Activity