The functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technique is used to
A) record the electrical activity of individual neurons.
B) induce the secretion of neurotransmitters from neurons.
C) record the neural activity of particular brain regions.
D) localize receptors within brain tissue sections.
E) electrically stimulate neurons.

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The functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technique is a non-invasive neuroimaging method that detects changes in blood flow and oxygenation in response to neural activity in specific brain regions. It does not directly measure the electrical activity of individual neurons, induce the secretion of neurotransmitters, localize receptors, or electrically stimulate neurons.

The Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI) Technique Is Used to