Neuroimaging Techniuqes

Question 2

What is neuroimaging?

Answer 2

Neuroimaging is a set of techniques used to visualize the structure and function of the brain.

Question 3

True or False: MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: ________ is a neuroimaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow.

Answer 4

fMRI

Question 5

What does PET stand for in neuroimaging?

Answer 5

Positron Emission Tomography

Question 6

Which neuroimaging technique uses radioactive tracers?

Answer 6

PET scan

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of neuroimaging technique? A) CT B) MRI C) ECG D) fMRI

Answer 7

C) ECG

Question 8

What is the primary advantage of using fMRI over traditional MRI?

Answer 8

fMRI can measure brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow.

Question 9

True or False: CT scans use X-rays to create detailed images of the brain.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What type of imaging provides high-resolution images of brain structures?

Answer 10

MRI

Question 11

Fill in the blank: ________ imaging is often used to study the brain’s metabolic processes.

Answer 11

PET

Question 12

Which neuroimaging technique is most commonly used in clinical settings for diagnosing brain tumors?

Answer 12

CT scan

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which technique is best for observing brain activity during cognitive tasks? A) CT B) MRI C) fMRI D) PET

Answer 13

C) fMRI

Question 14

What does DTI stand for, and what does it measure?

Answer 14

Diffusion Tensor Imaging; it measures the diffusion of water molecules in brain tissue.

Question 15

True or False: Neuroimaging techniques can be used to study both structural and functional aspects of the brain.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the primary limitation of using PET scans?

Answer 16

They involve exposure to radioactive materials.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: ________ is a neuroimaging technique that can visualize the white matter tracts in the brain.

Answer 17

DTI

Question 18

Which neuroimaging method is considered the gold standard for structural brain imaging?

Answer 18

MRI

Question 19

Multiple Choice: What is the temporal resolution of fMRI? A) High B) Low C) Moderate D) None

Answer 19

C) Moderate

Question 20

What is the main purpose of functional neuroimaging?

Answer 20

To assess brain activity and function.

Question 21

True or False: Neuroimaging can help in understanding neurological disorders.

Answer 21

True