Dr. Tang is interested in measuring the differences in brain activity between two subsets of patients as they perform a task. Which method would be the most appropriate and safest one for him to use to achieve this?
A. magnetic resonance imaging
B. functional magnetic resonance imaging
C. positron emission tomography
D. transcranial magnetic stimulation
Answer: B
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