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brainstem - ANSWER-brain's oldest and innermost region
medulla oblongata - ANSWER-hindbrain: controls breathing and heartbeat
pons - ANSWER-hindbrain: coordinates movements, controls sleep cycles
electroencephalogram (EEG) - ANSWER-reads brain waves by using electrodes
positron emission tomography (PET) scan - ANSWER-shows how the brain is active by
recording images of where radioactive glucose is used
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - ANSWER-magnetic field allows for detailed
images of soft tissues (brain matter)
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) - ANSWER-uses electrical pulses to interfere
with neuron communication
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) - ANSWER-reveals the brain's structure
and function; tracks successive images of MRI's
reticular formation - ANSWER-hindbrain: inside the brainstem between ears, finger-
shaped; associated with alertness, attention, some reflexes