Question

consisting of an electric coil on a small paddle held over an area of the brain, ________ deactivates areas of the brain, allowing scientists to learn their function. a. an fmri b. a ct scan c. transcranial magnetic stimulation (tms) d. electrical stimulation of the brain (esb) please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

fMRI and CT scan are imaging techniques, not for deactivating brain areas. ESB involves direct electrical stimulation inside the brain. TMS uses an electric - coil on a paddle held over the brain to deactivate areas for functional study.

Answer:

C. transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)