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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
In the context of neuroimaging, "areas" refer to specific regions or locations within the brain that serve different functions and are responsible for various cognitive processes.
Divisions or sections of each cerebral hemisphere. There are four lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital; each lobe has its own unique functions.
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI): A neuroimaging technique that measures changes in blood flow to detect neural activity in specific brain areas. It provides detailed images of brain activity with high spatial resolution.