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1 Brain Imaging Techniques
The Case of Phineas Gage - lesioning

2 Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Shows brain waves (levels of consciousness, activity levels) No structure or function

3 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Shows structure of brain Does not show function or areas of activity

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5 CAT Scan (computerized axial tomography)
X-ray cross-sections of brain Structure but no function

6 PET Scan (positron emission tomography)
Inject patient w/substance that traces oxygen/blood flow/glucose Shows activity in areas of the brain (indicates function) Does not show structure

7 Sept. 12th Finish brain imaging Note quiz Parts of brain activity
HW: just the reading on the calendar (no video)

8 fMRI (functional MRI) Combines MRI & PET scan Shows both structure & function

9 MEG Scan (Magnetoencephalography)
Maps brain activity through magnetic fields Shows brain activity & function, non-invasive, fast Often used to find the location of origin for seizures


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