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Brain Imaging techniques

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

MRI

b)

PET

c)

CT Scan

d)

EEG

2.

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

a)

MRI

b)

PET

c)

EEG

d)

CAT scan

3.

This is a technique for measuring and mapping brain activity that is noninvasive and safe.

a)

EEG

b)

X-Ray

c)

fMRI

d)

CAT scan

4.

What does MRI stand for?

a)

magnetic resonance imaging

b)

miraculous resonance imaging

c)

medical resonance imaging

d)

magnetic renaissance imaging

5.

This technology is the LEAST helpful to look at the brain's tissues.

a)

EEG

b)

PET

c)

fMRI

d)

MRI

6.

This technology cannot be used on someone with metal in their body.

a)

MRI

b)

EEG

c)

CT scan

d)

X-ray

7.

Which of the following images is a PET scan?

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

Which of the following scans does not use a harmful form of radiation that could mutate cells?

a)

Xrays

b)

PET

c)

CT

d)

MRI

9.

This image was produced by

a)

EEG

b)

MRI

c)

fMRI

d)

PET

10.

In which of the following techniques do researchers inject a harmless, radioactive substance into the living human brain to examine activity?

a)

Electroencephalography (EEG)

b)

Computerized axial tomography (CAT)

c)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

d)

Positron-emission tomography (PET)

11.

Which of the following images is a PET scan?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Which of the following images is an EEG scan?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

What does CT stand for?

a)

computed tomography

b)

compound telography

c)

confused teacher

d)

computer telepathy

14.

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

a)

CT scan

b)

MRI scan

c)

PET scan

d)

EEG

15.

These allow researchers to look at the activity of the brain during various mental tasks by producing a "video."

a)

fMRI

b)

MRI

c)

PET

d)

EEG

16.

Which of these patients would and MRI not be suitable for?

a)

A child

b)

Someone with a metal pacemaker

c)

A baby

d)

A sufferer of clasutraphobia

e)

Patients with weak immune systems