Quiz 6

Module 6 focused on hands-on neuroimaging data analysis using tools like FSL, SPM, and FreeSurfer. It also presented real-world case studies solving clinical and research challenges, with opportunities for reflective self-guided learning to analyze complex neuroimaging cases.

Instructions:

  1. Read each question carefully before answering.
  2. For Multiple Choice Questions, select the best answer by choosing A, B, C, or D.
  3. For True/False Questions, indicate whether the statement is True or False.
  4. For Fill-in-the-Blank Questions, write the most accurate word or phrase to complete the sentence.
  5. Take your time to reflect on the concepts and review your answers if needed.

Hands-On Analysis of Neuroimaging Data

Which software tool is primarily used for cortical surface reconstruction? *
What is one key application of FSL in neuroimaging? *
FreeSurfer is used to measure cortical thickness and subcortical volumes. *
SPM is specifically designed for analyzing EEG data. *
__________ is a software suite used for statistical analysis of brain activity in fMRI and PET scans. *

is a software suite used for statistical analysis of brain activity in fMRI and PET scans.

FSL’s tools allow for __________ analysis in Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), helping visualize white matter tracts. *

FSL’s tools allow for analysis in Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), helping visualize white matter tracts.

Practical Applications of FSL, SPM, and FreeSurfer

What does FreeSurfer enable researchers to measure? *
What is a common preprocessing step in fMRI analysis performed using FSL? *
FreeSurfer is not capable of longitudinal analysis for brain changes over time. *
Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM) allows researchers to identify brain regions activated during specific tasks. *

Case Studies from Clinical and Research Settings

In Alzheimer’s disease, researchers using FreeSurfer observed a decrease in cortical thickness in the __________, a region critical for memory. *

In Alzheimer’s disease, researchers using FreeSurfer observed a decrease in cortical thickness in the , a region critical for memory.

DTI imaging is often used in __________ to assess white matter integrity and predict recovery outcomes. *

DTI imaging is often used in to assess white matter integrity and predict recovery outcomes.

What neuroimaging technique is commonly used for localizing seizure foci in epilepsy patients? *
How does neuroimaging aid in brain tumor diagnosis? *
DTI helps reveal disruptions in brain connectivity in conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS). *
PET scans can detect reduced glucose metabolism in Alzheimer’s disease patients. *