5.8 Flashcards
1
Q
2-deoxyglucose (2-DG)
A
A sugar that enters cells along
with glucose but is not metabolized
2
Q
Autoradiography
A
A procedure that
locates radioactive substances in a slice of
tissue; the radiation exposes a photographic emulsion or a piece of film that
covers the tissue.
3
Q
Fos
A
A protein produced in the
nucleus of a neuron in response to synaptic stimulation.
4
Q
Functional imaging
A
A computerized
method of detecting metabolic or chemical
changes in particular regions of the brain
