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Cognitive Neuroscience
Brain Imaging Techniques –
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CT
Cat/Computed Axial Tomography; provides image 'slices' of the brain and is derived from the use of X-Rays.
CT Image Production
Images are produced according to the degree of absorption that the tissues have of the X-rays.
CT White Color
White for tissues with greater attenuation: bone, extravascular blood.
CT Gray Color
Gray for immediate attenuation: brain tissue, tumors.
CT Black Color
Black for those with lower attenuation: air, cerebrospinal fluid, fat.
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Cognitive Neuroscience
Brain Imaging Techniques –
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CT
Cat/Computed Axial Tomography; provides image 'slices' of the brain and is derived from the use of X-Rays.
CT Image Production
Images are produced according to the degree of absorption that the tissues have of the X-rays.
CT White Color
White for tissues with greater attenuation: bone, extravascular blood.
CT Gray Color
Gray for immediate attenuation: brain tissue, tumors.
CT Black Color
Black for those with lower attenuation: air, cerebrospinal fluid, fat.
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