New research is using functional MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), a scan of the brain that shows specific areas that are activated during certain tasks, as a lie detector test. Explain which area (s) of the brain you think might light up to show that you are lying or telling the truth. Explain your reasoning.

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Fiona Johnston

4 March, 09:47

New research is using functional MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), a scan of the brain that shows specific areas that are activated during certain tasks, as a lie detector test. Explain which area (s) of the brain you think might light up to show that you are lying or telling the truth. Explain your reasoning.

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Carolina · Answer 1

Frontal lobe and medulla oblangata

Explanation:

Frontal lobe is the region of the brain that is responsible for important human cognitive skills such as emotional expressions, problem solving memory language and sexual behavior. It is basically the control panel of a person's personality and communication ability.

When MRI scan is used as a lie detector it might light up to show if the person is telling the truth or lying.

Medulla oblangata might also light up since it controls autonomous functions such as breathing and heart rate