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MEG

measures activity using magnetic fields and electrical currents

  • predominantly used to plan for neurosurgery

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EEG

measures activity via brainwaves

  • often used in sleep studies

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PET

uses radioactive glucose to measure activity

  • best for studying neurotransmission

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MRI

uses magnetic fields to study structure

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fMRI

measures a combination of both activity and structure using blood flow.

  • best for studying specific location of the brain

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CT

uses x-rays to determine structures

  • used for rapid diagnoses

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