Jill's epilepsy is not responding to medication and is causing life-threatening symptoms. Her doctor has suggested surgery. One of the first steps in preparation for her surgery will be _________ to determine where her language center is located.

A. a split-brain test
B. a positron emission tomography (PET) scan
C. functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
D. a computerized tomography (CT) scan


Answer: C

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