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SCANNING TECHNIQUES Flashcards

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EEG/Electroencphalography

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Measures brain waves

Evaluates Brain Disorders

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CT Scan

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X-Ray pictures to produce cross sectional images

Creates 3-D Images

Highlights blood vessels

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MRI

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Magnetic Field Waves for brain

Vibrates brain atoms

More sensitive than CT

Used to detect small changes

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PET Scan

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Produces colour images of working brain

Radioactive Liquid must be taken

Involved practical tasks

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fMRI

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Detects/Records brain activity

Exploits idea that more oxygen is used in functioning areas

Takes an image per second

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