Which diagnostic procedure uses a gamma camera to detect signals induced by gamma radiation to locate and determine the extent of brain damage from a stroke? 

A. SPECT
B. CT scan
C. MUGA scan
D. MRI
E. Myelography


A. SPECT
A SPECT scan is often used to locate and determine the extent of brain damage from a stroke.

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