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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

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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

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fMRI

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Measures brain activity by exploiting idea that more oxygen is used in active areas

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PET Scan

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Involves consumption of radioactive transmitter

Lights up neural activity for certain areas

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