types of brain scans Flashcards

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EEG

(electroencephalogram)

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records brain waves during sleep

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CAT/CT

Computed Tomography

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scans structure & measures harmful signals

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PET

Positron Emission Test

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scans for function through radioactive glucose

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MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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most detailed scan for structure and measures non-harmful signals

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fMRI

functional MRI

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combines MRI & PET

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