A _______ scan is likely to be used to _______ of healthy patients.
A) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI); study the detailed anatomy of specific brain structures
B) computed tomography (CT); measure neurotransmitter levels
C) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); study in detail individual neurons
D) positron emission tomography (PET); indicate the most active brain regions

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The question asks for a scan that is likely to be used to study healthy patients in detail. PET scans are known for their ability to measure brain activity by detecting changes in glucose metabolism or blood flow. Therefore, it would make sense to use a PET scan to indicate the most active brain regions in healthy individuals. The other options (fMRI, CT, and MRI) may be used for specific brain research purposes, but they are not specifically geared towards studying healthy individuals.

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