Technology Flashcards
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electroencephalogram (EEG)
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A recording a neural activity detected by electrodes.
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transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
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A method of stimulating brain cells, using a powerful magnetic fuel produced by a wire coil placed on a person’’s head; it can be used by researchers to temporarily inactivate neural circuits and is also being used therapeutically.
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PET scan (positron-emission tomography)
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A method for analyzing biochemical activity in the brain, using injections of a glucose-like substance containing a radioactive element.
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MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
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A method for studying body and brain tissue, using magnetic fields and special radio receivers.