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Comparison of all basic weighted images of MRI.
| Brain Tissue | T1-Weighted | T2-Weighted | Flair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Dark | Bright | Dark |
| White matter | Light | Dark Gray | Dark Gray |
| Cortex | Gray | Light Gray | Light Gray |
| Fat within the marrow | Bright | Light | Light |
| Inflammation | Dark | Bright | Bright |
| Bone | Dark | Dark | Light |
