differed between older vs younger subjects only in the amygdala (126.6±35.9 vs 97.5±31.6 μmol/min/100g, P=0.01). Exploring regional heterogeneity, MTL and its substructures exhibited reduced OEF relative to whole-brain averages in both groups. Overall findings indicate that cerebral oxygen metabolism remains largely preserved throughout adulthood. The combined qBOLD-ASL technique offers a robust framework for detecting regional variations in brain oxygen metabolism, characterizing both normative cerebrovascular aging and possibly early stages of neurodegeneration.
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