METHODS OF STUDYING BRAIN ACTIVITY
Explore Brain Activity Methods Quiz
Test your knowledge about the various methods used to study brain activity with our engaging quiz! From neuroimaging techniques to histological methods, this quiz covers a range of topics that are vital for understanding how scientists investigate the brain.
- 24 Thought-provoking questions
- Multiple choice and text-based answers
- Perfect for students and anyone interested in neuroscience!
This method measures neurochemicals in the living brain
PET
MRI
CT SCAN
Magnetoencephalography
These method records the metabolic activity of the regions of the brain except for
Autoradiography
Magnetoencephalogy
PET
FMRI
Measurement of Fos protein
This method records the magnetic fields induced by NEURAL ACTIVITY
PET
FMRI
Magnetoencehalography
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
This method records ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY of different regions of the brain
Microelectrodes
Macroelectrodes
PET scan
FMRI
This method records ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY of single neurons
Microelectrodes
Macroelectrodes
PET scan
FMRI
Magnetoencephalography uses this apparatus that contains an array of SQUIDS
CT scan
Metal Cannula
Polygraph
Neuromagnetometer
Can be implanted permanently to record neural activity as the animal moves
Microelectrodes
Macroelectrodes
PET scan
FMRI
In humans, this method is attached to the scalp with a special paste
Microelectrodes
Macroelectrodes
PET scan
FMRI
This method can determine the location of a group of neurons firing synchronously
Magnetoencephalography
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
PET Scan
FMRI
This method measures local glucose utilization
2-DG PET Scan
Autoradiography
Measurement of Fos protein
FMRI
This method identifies neurons that have been recently stimulated
2-DG PET Scan
Autoradiography
Measurement of Fos protein
FMRI
This method measures regional metabolic activity of the human brain
2-DG PET Scan
Autoradiography
Measurement of Fos protein
FMRI
This method measures regional metabolic activity of living, unanesthetized brain
2-DG PET Scan
Autoradiography
Measurement of Fos protein
FMRI
This method can localize any radioactive substance taken up in the human brain
PET Scan
Autoradiography
Measurement of Fos protein
FMRI
This method stimulates neurons near the tip of the electrode and axons passing through region
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Chemical stimulation w/ excitatory amino acid
Electrical stimulation
Magnetoencephalography
This method only stimulates neurons near the tip of the cannula, not axons passing through the region
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Chemical stimulation w/ excitatory amino acid
Electrical stimulation
Magnetoencephalography
This method stimulates neurons in the human cerebral cortex with an electromagnet placed on the head
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Chemical stimulation w/ excitatory amino acid
Electrical stimulation
Magnetoencephalography
This method can be used to stimulate or inhibit particular types of neurons in specific brain regions
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Optogenetics
Microelectrodes
Macroelectrodes
It plots the changes in voltage detected by electrodes
Electroencephalograms
SQUIDS
Polygraph
Neuromagnetometers
It is a histological method that preserved brain tissue from autolytic enzymes
Fixation & Sectioning
Staining
Electron Microscopy
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy
It is a histological method that uses a beam of electrons through a tissue
Fixation & Sectioning
Staining
Electron Microscopy
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy
It is a histological method that sees details inside thick sections of tissue using fluorescent dye
Fixation & Sectioning
Staining
Electron Microscopy
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy
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