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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) involves creating a magnetic field around the brain that causes a realignment of _____________________ atoms in the brain.

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) involves creating a magnetic field around the brain that causes a realignment of hydrogen atoms (specifically, the hydrogen nuclei) in the brain. These realigned hydrogen atoms are then used to create detailed images of the brain's internal structures.

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