Neuroimaging Flashcards
1
Q
what are four uses for neuroimaging?
A
clinical diagnosis, clinical intervention and monitoring, understanding disease progression and progress, fundamental neuroscience
2
Q
neuroimaging techniques are generally non-invasive: true or false?
A
true
3
Q
what are four types of neuroimaging?
A
computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
4
Q
how are bodily structures visualised with CT?
A
based on their ability to block (attenutate) conventional X-rays
5
Q
how are contrast agents used in CT?
A
injected contrast agents are used to highlight specific tissues and body parts
