Brain Scanning Techniques Flashcards
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CAT/CT Scan
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Type of X-Ray
Brain image is brought up
Detects rumours/strikes/Alzheimer’s diasese
2
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MRI
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Strong magnetic field to produce brain images.
Produces a 3-D brain image
Evaluates tumours etc
3
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fMRI
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Measures brain activity by exploiting idea that more oxygen is used in active areas
4
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PET Scan
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Involves consumption of radioactive transmitter
Lights up neural activity for certain areas