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What is the main advantage of MRI over CT?

  • It is quicker
  • It provides higher resolution images
  • It does not involve radiation (correct)
  • It is cheaper

Which type of MRI uses Blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) contrast?

  • Functional MRI (fMRI) (correct)
  • T2-Weighted MRI
  • T1-Weighted MRI
  • FLAIR MRI

What type of MRI requires sedation for cases involving movements, such as children?

  • T1-Weighted MRI
  • DWI MRI
  • T2-Weighted MRI (correct)
  • Functional MRI (fMRI)

Which imaging method is not suitable for individuals with metal implants like a pacemaker?

<p>T1-Weighted MRI (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What imaging method uses strong magnetic and radio waves to interact with hydrogen atoms in body tissues?

<p>Diffusion weighted MRI (dMRI) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is MRI considered safer than CT for pregnant women and children?

<p>It does not involve radiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to examine the arteries and veins by looking for blockages and vascular problems?

<p>Cerebral Angiography (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to visualize blood vessels without the need for a catheter in the current procedure?

<p>Computed Tomography (CT) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is commonly used with CT and MRI to visualize blood vessels intravenously?

<p>Cerebral Angiography (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the contrast agent in cerebral angiography help visualize?

<p>Blood vessels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the previous procedure of cerebral angiography involving a catheter?

<p>Damage to blood vessels from the catheter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of the current procedure of cerebral angiography that eliminates the need for a catheter?

<p>Avoidance of blood vessel damage from catheter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of using Magnetoencephalography (MEG)?

<p>Direct measurement of brain function (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves inducing temporary paralysis on one side of the brain to test language lateralization?

<p>WADA test (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using Magnetoencephalography (MEG)?

<p>Poor spatial resolution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves using small electrical pulses to interfere with cortical activity during brain surgeries?

<p>Electrical stimulation mapping (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the WADA test?

<p>Test language and memory measures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Electrical Stimulation Mapping considered an invasive method?

<p>It interferes with cortical activity during surgeries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CT stand for?

<p>Computed Tomography (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of CT imaging?

<p>It can detect lesions at structural levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of CT imaging?

<p>Repeated exposure may increase risk of cancer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color does a high-density body area appear in CT scans?

<p>White (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of CT imaging mentioned in the text?

<p>It can be used with angiograms to detect arterial structure abnormalities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about CT's ability to detect early stage ischemic stroke?

<p>CT may appear normal or show only subtle changes in early stage ischemic stroke (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of functional MRI (fMRI)?

<p>It provides high image resolution for evaluating brain function. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an application of Positron Emission Tomography (PET)?

<p>Measuring electrical brain activities within the cerebral cortex (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of Electroencephalography (EEG)?

<p>It is a cost-effective technique with high temporal resolution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique involves the use of a small dose of a radioactive tracer injected intravenously?

<p>PET (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of Positron Emission Tomography (PET)?

<p>The exposure to radioactive tracers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is commonly used to diagnose epilepsy in language research?

<p>EEG (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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