Module 1.4a: Studying the brain

Question 1

The process by which neurons are produced by neural stem cells

Answer 1

Neurogenesis

Question 2

The brain’s ability to change, especially during childhood, by reorginizing after damage or by building new pathways based on experience

Answer 2

Neuroplasticity

Question 3

Scientists destroy tiny clusters of normal or defective brain cells, observing effect on brain function

Answer 3

Lesion

Question 4

Electrodes placed on the Scalp measure electrical activity in neurons

Answer 4

EEG (Electroencephalograph)

Question 5

A head coil records magnetic fields from the brains natural electric currents

Answer 5

MEG

Question 6

X-rays of the head generate images that may locate brain damage

Answer 6

CT Scan (Computed tomography)

Question 7

Tracks where in the brain a temporarily radioactive form of glucose goes while the person given it performs a task

Answer 7

PET (Position emission technology)

Question 8

Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to provide a map of a persons brain structure

Answer 8

MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging)

Question 9

Measures blood flow to brain regions by comparing continuous MRI scans

Answer 9

fMRI (Functional Magnetic resonance imaging)