Brain Imaging Techniques
CT PET MRI fMRI EEG
Overview – Questions &
Answers
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CT Scan
Involves x-rays & creates an image through x-rays passing through varied
densities within the brain.
PET Scan
A PET scan is helpful for showing activity in different parts of the brain by
injecting a mildly radioactive substance and monitoring changes in blood
flow.
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