BRAIN SCANS Flashcards
1
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STRUCTURAL NEUROIMAGING (STATIC NEUROIMAGING)
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MRI scans and CT scans producing images
2
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FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING (DYNAMIC NEUROIMAGING)
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PET and FMRI scans producing brain ‘at work’
3
Q
CT SCAN
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structural, identify physical issues but not “live”
4
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MRI SCAN
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structural, clear and color, “not live”
5
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PET
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structure and function, uses color and detail live, but limited due to large size of chamber
6
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FMRI
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structure and function, doesn’t expose patients to radio active traces and very clear and colorful, very expensive to have as a resource
