Methods in Neuroscience Research
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Which method involves administering drugs to modulate neurotransmitter systems?

  • fMRI
  • TMS
  • Pharmacological manipulation (correct)
  • PET

    • What is a major limitation of EEG?

  • Potential discomfort and side effects
  • Limited temporal resolution
  • Expensive and requires specialized equipment
  • Low spatial resolution (correct)

    • Which method measures changes in blood flow and oxygenation to infer neural activity?

  • MRS
  • fTCD
  • fMRI (correct)
  • fNIRS

    • What is an advantage of lesion studies?

    <p>Causation can be inferred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method involves monitoring eye movements to understand visual attention and cognitive processes?

    <p>Eye-Tracking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method uses electrical currents to modulate neural activity non-invasively?

    <p>TES</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of PET?

    <p>Limited spatial resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method involves the use of light to control and manipulate genetically modified neurons?

    <p>Optogenetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential application of optogenetics?

    <p>Studying the role of specific neurons in behavior and cognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pro of using optogenetics?

    <p>Precise control over targeted neural populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a con of using optogenetics?

    <p>Limited penetration depth of light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method involves recording the electrical activity of the brain?

    <p>EEG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential application of EEG?

    <p>Monitoring changes in brain metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pro of using EEG?

    <p>Real-time imaging capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a con of using EEG?

    <p>Low spatial resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method involves using magnetic fields to measure changes in blood flow?

    <p>fMRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential application of fMRI?

    <p>Detecting structural abnormalities in the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pro of using fMRI?

    <p>High spatial resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of optogenetics?

    <p>Optogenetics involves the use of light to control and manipulate genetically modified neurons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential application of EEG?

    <p>Investigating neural circuitry and connectivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pro of using fMRI?

    <p>High spatial resolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential application of optogenetics?

    <p>Therapeutic interventions in neurological disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pro of using PET?

    <p>Measures changes in neurotransmitter activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a con of using fNIRS?

    <p>Limited penetration depth of light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential application of fNIRS?

    <p>Studying brain function in infants and mobile participants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a con of using PET?

    <p>Exposure to ionizing radiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pro of using TES?

    <p>Potential therapeutic applications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of fMRI?

    <p>Relatively slow temporal resolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential application of EEG?

    <p>Diagnosing and monitoring neurological disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pro of using Eye-Tracking?

    <p>Direct measure of attention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a con of using TMS?

    <p>Potential discomfort and side effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential application of MRS?

    <p>Studying metabolic changes in neurological disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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