Measure: To estimate the cranial capacity of each skull in the Gizmo, measure the area of the part of the cranium that houses the brain. This part of the cranium is roughly behind the red line in the diagram at right.
Chemical dyes are sometimes injected into patients prior to an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to enhance internal images. However, certain widely used MRI dyes may cause a number of side effects, including a serious, potentially fatal disease known as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, or NSF.
Gadolinium is a contrast agent solution used during an MRI or magnetic resonance imaging. Commonly used to detect tumors in the body and brain, Gadolinium is injected into the bloodstream where it highlights the features of the body and displays any abnormal growths when exposed to MRI scanning.The solution is colorless, resembling clear water and is non-radioactive.ommonly used to detect tumors in the body and brain, Gadolinium is injected into the bloodstream where it highlights the features of the body and displays any abnormal growths when exposed to MRI scanning.