sac 5 neuroimaging techniques

Question 1

CT stands for

Answer 1

computerised tomography

Question 2

MRI stands for

Answer 2

magnetic resonance imaging

Question 3

PET stands for

Answer 3

position emission tomography

Question 4

fMRI stands for

Answer 4

functional magnetic resonance imaging

Question 5

two structural neuroimaging

Answer 5

CT and MRI

Question 6

two functional neuroimaging

Answer 6

PET and fMRI

Question 7

structural limitations

Answer 7

does not show the brains function

Question 8

functional limitations

Answer 8

less detailed than structural in regards to structure anatomy

Question 9

structural strengths

Answer 9

shows brain abnormalities, tracks changes caused by Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease

Question 10

functional strengths

Answer 10

shows what part of the brain is being used for different functions

Question 11

what structural imaging does

Answer 11

able to show brain structure and anatomy

Question 12

what functional imaging does

Answer 12

provides views of particular aspects of brain function. shows images of the brain working. provides info on brain structure