A key advantage of the microdialysis technique is that Question 16 options: it uses radioactive molecules that break down quickly. it offers the ability to sample transmitter substances in a living, conscious organism. it can easily be used in humans. it can assess brain function on a moment-by-moment basis
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Microdialysis is a method used to sample the chemical composition of interstitial fluid in living tissues, allowing researchers to measure the concentration of various substances, such as neurotransmitters, in real-time. Show more…
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