MCAT, Psych/Soc

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PET (Positron emission tomography)

A scan that injects radioactive sugar to track dispersion and uptake in the tissue.
*Used to monitor energy activity and use of specific tissues

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MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Imaging that uses magnetic fields to interact with hydrogen atoms
*Uses hydrogen dense regions to visualize structures

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rCBF (regional cerebral blood flow)

Detects neural activity based on increased blood flow to different parts of the brain
*Detects cognitive function and brain activity

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EEG (Electroencephalography)

A test used to study the electrical patterns of the brain under varying conditions

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Master Status

Overarching status that affects all aspects of person’s life; status by which person is most identified