Chapter 7: Imaging the Brain's Activity

Question 1

what is a PET Scan?

Answer 1

A functional neuroimaging technique that measures metabolic activity (such as glucose).

Question 2

What are some examples of structural/anatomical neuroimaging?

Answer 2

CAT scans and MRI scans

Question 3

What is a CAT scan?

Answer 3

A scan that examines brain anatomy and is more invasive than an MRI.

Question 4

What is an MRI?

Answer 4

A scan that provides a better picture of brain anatomy compared to CAT scans. It also takes longer than CAT scans to finish.

Question 5

What are some examples of functional neuroimaging?

Answer 5

PET scans
fMRI scan

Question 6

What are fMRI scans?

Answer 6

Scan that shows the function of the brain

Question 7

What techniques record or stimulate the brain?

Answer 7

EEG
TMS

Question 8

What is an EEG?

Answer 8

A technique that records electrical signals detected by electrodes.

Question 9

What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)?

Answer 9

Is a technique that allows brain stimulation through the skull. Is often used in resistant depression.

Question 10

What is a MEG?

Answer 10

A technique that detects the brain’s weak magnetic field with detectors placed outside the skull.