A doctor needs a brain imaging technique that shows brain structure but not brain function. Which technique should the doctor choose?
A) Electroencephalography (EEG)
B) Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
C) Positron emission tomography (PET)
D) Computed tomography (CT)

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Computed tomography (CT) is a brain imaging technique that shows brain structure but not brain function. It uses X-rays to create detailed images of the brain's anatomical structures. EEG, fMRI, and PET all show brain function in addition to brain structure.

A Doctor Needs a Brain Imaging Technique That Shows Brain