AP Psych brain scans

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PET

Uses radioactive glucose to measure brain activity; shows where energy is being used.

<p>Uses radioactive glucose to measure brain activity; shows where energy is being used.</p>
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EEG

Records electrical activity of neurons in the brain using electrodes on the scalp. Good for studying sleep and brain waves.

<p>Records electrical activity of neurons in the brain using electrodes on the scalp. Good for studying sleep and brain waves.</p>
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CT scan

Takes X-ray images to create cross-sectional pictures of the brain; useful for finding injuries or tumors.

<p>Takes X-ray images to create cross-sectional pictures of the brain; useful for finding injuries or tumors.</p>
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fMRI

Measures brain activity by detecting blood flow; shows both structure and activity.

<p>Measures brain activity by detecting blood flow; shows both structure and activity.</p>
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MRI

Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of brain structures.

<p>Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of brain structures.</p>
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MEG

Records magnetic fields from neural activity; useful for pinpointing brain activity with good timing

<p>Records magnetic fields from neural activity; useful for pinpointing brain activity with good timing</p>