Seeing the brain in action through brain imaging. Part 2 Seeing the brain in action through brain imaging. Part 2

Series Title(s): Decade of the brain Contributor(s): Raichle, Marcus E., speaker National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.), sponsoring body. Library of Congress, sponsoring body. Publication: [Bethesda, Md.] : [National Institute of Mental Health], 1991 Language(s): English Format: Moving image Subject(s): Brain -- physiology Behavior -- physiology Mental Processes -- physiology Neuroimaging Genre(s): Lecture Access: Resource cannot be viewed online. Viewing copy available on-site only. Abstract: Part of a series dedicated to highlighting advances in neurosciences and brain research, this lecture focuses on Dr. Marcus E. Raichle's work. Dr. Raichle is expert in observing the functions of the live human brain using modern imaging techniques, such as CT, MRI, and PET scans. These images show the plasticity, or flexibility, of brain activity when reacting to stimulus, whether visusal or auditory. Examples include how the brain responds to a revolving black-and-white checkerboard, reading a word, hearing words, a picture of an object, being asked to describe a picture, and learning new information. With advanced imaging, Dr. Raichle is able to show the brain cut in half horizontally and vertically, sliced through the middle, and which parts of the brain are active during the above exercises. Copyright: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information) Extent: 034 min. Color: Color Credits: Marcus E. Raichle. Provenance: Transfer; National Institute of Mental Health; 20060821; Acc# 2006-12. Technique: Live action NLM Unique ID: 101708819 (See catalog record) OCLC no.: 1055680105 Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101708819