Brain Scans/Imaging

This machine is used to record the electrical activity of large portions of the brain. 

• MRI
• CAT
• PET
• electroencephalograph

This type of imaging can help doctors study sleep cycles.

• MRI

• PET

• CT Scan

• EEG

The patient will be given a radioactive substance and asked to complete a task to see which part of the brain is being utilized.

• MRI

• PET

• CT Scan

• EEG

What is the process of a brain lesion?

• When scientists make a brain image.

• When scientists clinically study the brain.

• When scientists insert a radioactive isotope into the body.

• When scientists cut or destroy part of the brain

What can confirm brain death in a comatose patient?

• EEG

• MRI

• fMRI

• CAT scan

This image uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images that distinguish among different types of brain tissue.

• MRI

• PET

• EEG

• CAT scan

This scan is best suited for looking at soft tissues such as ligaments and tendons, the brain, and many of the internal organs.

• MRI

• PET

• X-Ray

• EEG

This scan provides a visual of brain activity that detects where radioactive form of glucose goes while the brain performs a given task.

• MRI

• fMRI

• PET

• EEG

What is the CT used for?

• To observe neurons

• To make images of the brain, through X-ray scans

• To study metabolic processes

These are computer-aided x-rays of the brain that show a great deal of brain structure.

• CT scan

• MRI scan

• PET scan

• EEG