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MRI |
Magnetic resonance imaging:
Uses magnetic fields to indirectly measure brain structures.
Used in less emergent situations when more detail is needed
Takes 30m just for the brain |
Bind together |
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CT |
Computed Tomography:
Uses many x rays to produce 3 dimensional image. Used in emergencies One minute for entire body |
Skeleton |
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EEG |
Electroencephalograph: Wilder penfield discovered Neurons use electrical activity to send info Non invasive, measures through electrodes attached to specific parts of scalp
Can’t tell us exactly where in brain activity is occurring |
Baby you’re electric |
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PET |
Positron emission topography:
Creates 3d images using radioactive tracer injection that bind with specific molecules Tracer collects in area with higher levels of chemical activity, often corresponds to areas of disease (appears as bright spots) |
Fallout |
