Unit 2 Quiz Flashcards
What is the purpose of image weighting in MRI?
Highlight specific tissues
Which type of weighting is characterized by bright signals for tissues with short T1 relaxation times?
T1 Weighting
What parameter is primarily adjusted to control T1 weighting?
TR (repetition time)
T2-weighted images are commonly used to visualize:
Edema and pathology
What factor is crucial for achieving optimal contrast in MRI?
Pulse sequence parameters
Increasing the echo time (TE) in an MRI sequence primarily affects:
T2 weighting
What is T1 recovery time in MRI?
Time taken for longitudinal magnetization to reach 63%
Increasing the repetition time (TR) in an MRI sequence primarily affects:
T1 recovery time
What is T2 decay time in MRI?
Time taken for transverse magnetization to decrease to 37%