Brain Studies Flashcards
1
Q
define CT SCAN
A
photos of bone, soft tissue, & cavities of brain
2
Q
define MRI
A
detailed view of brain
3
Q
what does MRI stand for
A
magnetic resonance imaging
4
Q
purpose of MRI
A
reveal tumors, scar tissue, & hemorrhaging not shown in CT
5
Q
purpose of PET
A
visualizes brain in action
6
Q
what does PET stand for
A
position emission tomography
7
Q
purpose of EEG
A
measures electrical activity
8
Q
what does EEG stand for
A
electroencephalograph
