An fMRI uses magnetic forces to measure _____ in an active area of the brain.

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fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) measures changes in blood oxygenation levels in different areas of the brain, which reflects changes in blood flow to those areas. This provides a way to determine which areas of the brain are active during specific tasks or cognitive processes. fMRI does not measure neurotransmitter levels, dendritic expansion or hormone output.

An FMRI Uses Magnetic Forces to Measure _____ in an Active