Ali is in the hospital about to undergo a brain-imaging process that involves taking many X-rays from different angles aided by the use of a computer. What type of imaging technique is being used?
A) electroencephalography (EEG)
B) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C) positron-emission tomography (PET)
D) computerized axial tomography (CT)

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The description given matches the technique of computerized axial tomography (CT), which involves taking X-ray images from multiple angles using a computer to create a detailed image of the brain. EEG measures electrical activity in the brain, MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create images, and PET measures metabolic activity in the brain.

Ali Is in the Hospital About to Undergo a Brain-Imaging