Measuring Brain Function
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EEG (Electroencepgalogram)
Measures waves of electrical activity (brain waves) produced by neurons firing on the scalp
Where and when brain activity occurs
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PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
Shows brain activity by detecting where a radioactive form of glucose goes while the brain performs a task.
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fMRI (Functional MRI)
Measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow and oxygen levels.
Shows both structure and function
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Magnetic Source Image (MSI)
EEG and MRI data to pinpoint the exact location of brain activity
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