Michael, a doctor, is studying the extent of damage to the brain involving loss of memory in his patient Kayla. He examines a three-dimensional image obtained from X-rays of Kayla's head that are assembled into a composite image. In the context of brain imaging, which of the following techniques was most likely used to produce the three-dimensional image?
A. transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
B. positron-emission tomography (PET scan)
C. computerized axial tomography (CAT scan or CT scan)
D. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Answer: C
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