fMRIs

• What does fMRI stand for?

  Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• What does an fMRI do?

  Produces 3D scans showing which parts of the brain are active during certain tasks
• How does the fMRI work?

  Detects oxygen levels in the blood

  When areas are more active the oxygen is directed to that area to meet demand
• What are the strengths of fMRIs?

  • Risk free, no radiation
  • Non-invasive
  • High spatial resolution
• What are some weaknesses of fMRIs?

  • Poor temporal resolution
  • Can’t find out what kind of activity is presented