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Explain the processes involved in fMRI.

Author: Debbie Smith 447c



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Cognitive processes use energy - this production of energy uses oxygen from haemoglobin (blood). Oxygenated blood - doesn't distort surrounding magnetic field. Deoxygenated blood - distorts surrounding magnetic field. Blood vessels are more visible as blood oxygen decreases.


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Cognitive processes use energy - this production of energy uses oxygen from haemoglobin (blood).
Oxygenated blood - doesn't distort surrounding magnetic field.
Deoxygenated blood - distorts surrounding magnetic field.
Blood vessels are more visible as blood oxygen decreases.
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