Studies of Blood Flow to the Brain During Thought
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The purpose of this study is to use brain imaging technology to measure changes in blood flow to areas in the brain as individuals perform intellectual tasks. This study will use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine blood flow to areas of the brain as participants engage in tasks associated with visual perception, visual recognition, and memory.
Primary Research Facility: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (Bethesda, Maryland)
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Site: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center — Bethesda, Maryland
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