Why is functional magnetic resonance imaging advantageous for human brains? Select all that apply.
A) It is very fast.
B) It is noninvasive.
C) It shows connections between brain areas.
D) It has high spatial resolution.

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On the timescale that neurons respond, fMRI is slow. fMRI shows increased blood flow in specific regions but not connections between those regions. The spatial resolution depends on the size of the magnet used but is large compared to the size of neurons, or groups of neurons.

Why Is Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Advantageous for Human Brains