A doctor is concerned that Martha has dysfunction involving the axons of her brain. Which neuroimaging technique would BEST be able to detect this problem?
A) positron emission tomography (PET)
B) diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)
C) computed tomography (CT) scan
D) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is specifically designed to visualize white matter tracts in the brain, which are composed of axons. It can detect abnormalities in the diffusion of water along these tracts, making it the best choice for identifying axonal dysfunction.

A Doctor Is Concerned That Martha Has Dysfunction Involving the Axons