Which brain imaging technique shows patterns of glucose metabolism in areas of the brain?

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Positron emission tomography (PET) is the brain imaging technique that shows patterns of glucose metabolism in areas of the brain. It involves injecting a radioactive tracer substance (such as fluorodeoxyglucose) into the bloodstream, which is taken up by neurons and used in the process of glucose metabolism. The PET scan then detects the distribution of this tracer substance, providing a visual map of areas with high and low glucose metabolism.

Which Brain Imaging Technique Shows Patterns of Glucose Metabolism in Areas