Pick Two Types of Brain-Imaging Techniques and Describe What Aspects

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Essay

Pick two types of brain-imaging techniques and describe what aspects of brain functioning they are used to explore. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?

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Definitions:

Trendelenburg Position

A medical position where the patient's legs are elevated higher than the head, often used to improve venous return to the heart.

Abdominal Distention

An abnormal enlargement of the abdominal area, often due to gas, fluid, or enlargement of organs.

Complex Partial

Refers to a type of seizure that affects a limited area of the brain, causing impaired consciousness and often resulting in complex, involuntary movements.

Simple Partial

A type of seizure affecting a specific area of the brain, leading to muscle twitches, sensory changes, or psychological disturbances without loss of consciousness.