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Functional MRI

Meaning

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or fMRI, is a specialized, non-invasive neuroimaging technique utilized to map and measure neural activity in the brain. It achieves this by detecting the localized hemodynamic response, which is the associated change in blood flow and oxygenation that follows neuronal activation. In the context of hormonal health, fMRI is an invaluable tool for investigating the complex interplay between the endocrine system and the central nervous system, particularly in areas governing mood, stress, and appetite.