« previous next »

Author Question: Name and describe two different methods for measuring brain function (not anatomy). What will be ... (Read 58 times)

Lobcity

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524
on: Jun 22, 2018
Name and describe two different methods for measuring brain function (not anatomy).
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The concentration of 5-HIAA in the blood, cerebrospinal fluid, or urine provides an estimate of ____.
 
  a. serotonin stores
 b. serotonin turnover
  c. dopamine stores
 d. dopamine turnover


lcapri7

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

PET scan: Uses an injection of a radioactive substance that, as it decays, produces gamma rays that are detected outside of the head. Greater radioactivity in a particular area indicates greater blood flow to that region.
fMRI: The presence of hemoglobin with oxygen acts differently in a magnetic field than hemoglobin without oxygen. Because active areas of the brain use more oxygen, these areas can be detected by MRI equipment that is sensitive to these magnetic differences.

Answer to Question 2

b


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

Lobcity

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524
Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you!


lcapri7

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
Happy to help


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.

Did you know?

HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Dolphin Anatomy Dolphin Anatomy
miRNA function in limb development miRNA function in limb development
Selecting a Method for Measuring Body Temperature Selecting a Method for Measuring Body Temperature
Measuring Oral Temperature Using an Electronic Thermometer Measuring Oral Temperature Using an Electronic Thermometer
A rat pressing a lever to obtain rewarding brain stimulation. A rat pressing a lever to obtain rewarding brain stimulation.
Reciprocal function Reciprocal function
Video: ATPase function - membrane transport, contractile proteins and synthesis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library