P4: Neuro Imaging Techniques Flashcards by Simon W | Brainscape

Q

What is the temporal and spatial resolution of PET?

2. What can be measured with PET?

A

PET’s spatial resolution typically falls somewhere between that of fMRI and MEG/EEG. In addition, PET has very low temporal resolution (tens of seconds to minutes)
it shows the (blood) activity in certain brain areas.
Can detect cancer really good because there is a high metabolism. Can also be used to visualize the use of certain Neurtransmitters:

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