Dr.Syndai wants to assess real-time activity of lower brain structures and not just the cerebral cortex.Her patient is a girl in middle childhood who is old enough to understand that she must remain still for the test.Which of the following devices would Dr.Syndai use?

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fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is the best choice for assessing real-time activity in lower brain structures as well as the cerebral cortex. It provides detailed images of brain structures and can measure brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow. This makes it suitable for Dr. Syndai's needs to observe real-time activity in specific areas of the brain, beyond just the cerebral cortex.

DrSyndai Wants to Assess Real-Time Activity of Lower Brain Structures