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Question 1

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Answer 1

measures brainwaves (electrical activity of the brain), used to investigate the whole brain.

Question 2

computed tomography (CT)

Answer 2

series of X-ray photographs which consist of scans through 180 degrees and features a measurement every 1 degree, used to identify parts of the brain or sites of injury

Question 3

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Answer 3

MRI scanner creates detailed images of the structure of the brain and can detect abnormalities or tumours.

Question 4

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)