Bio : Techniques to study the brain (MRI SCANS) Flashcards
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Researcher
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Maguire
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Whats an MRI scan
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An MRI scan is a medical imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the brain.
ETHIC: MRI’s are ethical as they aren’t painful and dont use ionizing radiation
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Conclusions
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By using an MRI, Maguire was able to observe the structures in the brain and find a correlation between environmental enrichment on neuroplasticity.