Time course EPI of human brain function during task activation

Using gradient‐echo echo‐planar MRI, a local signal increase of 4.3 ± 0.3% is observed in the human brain during task activation, suggesting a local decrease in blood deoxyhemoglobin concentration and an increase in blood oxygenation. Images highlighting areas of signal enhancement temporally correlated to the task are created. © 1992 Academic Press, Inc.

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