FMRI- functional magnetic resonance imaging Flashcards
1
Q
how does an FMRI work?
A
by detecting which areas of the brain are most active while working on a task
2
Q
what happens when part of the brain is active?
A
consumes more oxygen, so greater blood flow
3
Q
what is the difference with deoxygenated and oxygenated haemoglobin?
A
have different magnetic waves
4
Q
if the brain is more active there is……?
A
more oxygenated blood
5
Q
what can FMRI ideas be applied to?
A
research on:
. autism
. schizophrenia
. memory
. psychopathology
. areas of the brain linked to disorders
. language
. emotion
. chronic pain
