Concussion
Concussion Awareness Quiz
Test your knowledge about concussions and their impact on sports and health. This quiz will challenge what you know about the frequency, symptoms, and recovery processes associated with concussions.
Topics Covered:
- Statistics on concussions
- Understanding how concussions occur
- Neurons and brain fun
ction - Common symptoms and manifestations
How many concussions do players of sports and recreational activities receive each year in the United States?
Between 500,000 and 1 million
Between 1 million and 2.5 million
Between 2.5 million and 4 million
Between 4 million and 6 million
How does a concussion occur?
By a sudden jolt causing the brain to shift and bump against the skull's interior
By a gradual buildup of pressure within the brain
By a direct impact to the spinal cord
By a rupture of blood vessels in the brain
What happens to neurons when impacted during a concussion?
They regenerate and repair themselves immediately
They release toxins causing damage to other neurons
_______ transmit signals through long axons, facilitating communication throughout the brain and governing bodily functions.
Nerves
Neurons
Vessels
Nerve endings
Select the manifestation that is NOT typically associated with concussion
Blackout
Headache
Mood and behavioral changes
Balance issues
Sleep disturbances
Bowel problems (diarrhea, constipation)
Depression
Anxiety
The majority of concussions fully heal, and symptoms subside within days or weeks.
True
False
Is it true that you should not sleep shortly after receiving a concussion?
True
False
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