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What is PET primarily used to display?

The density of bones

Muscle structure

Brain activity through radioactive glucose

PET (Positron Emission Tomography) is primarily used to display brain activity through the detection of radioactive glucose. When a person undergoes a PET scan, they are injected with a radioactive form of glucose, which will accumulate in areas of the brain that are more active. This allows researchers and healthcare professionals to visualize and measure brain activity, making PET scans a valuable tool in studying brain function, detecting abnormalities such as tumors, and diagnosing certain neurological conditions. The other options, such as the density of bones, muscle structure, and nutrient absorption in the stomach, are not typically associated with PET scans.

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Nutrient absorption in the stomach

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