Positron emission tomography (PET scan)is a technique used to:
A) transplant fetal brain tissue
B) repair damaged neurons in the spinal cord
C) study the function of brain areas
D) perform a frontal lobotomy

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PET scan is primarily used to study the function of various brain areas by measuring the metabolic activity in different parts of the brain. It can provide insights into how different brain regions work together to perform specific functions and how they may be affected by neurological disorders or diseases. It is not used for transplantation, repair or performing surgeries like frontal lobotomy.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan)is a Technique Used To