Concussion

Concussions affect what system?

• Circulatory

• Respiratory

• Nervous

• Skeletal

What is the name for a brain cell?

• dendrite

• Neuron

• Axon

• Synapse

Broken axons can leak this during a concussion

• Neurotransmitter

• Hormone

• Sugar

• Lactic Acid

Which is NOT a concussion symptom:

• Sleepiness

• Headache

• Nausea

• Violent shaking

Brain cells can not reproduce.

• True

• False

Concussion may lead to what disease:

• Cancer

• CTE

• Heart Disease

• Emphysema

Which may be sensitive during a concussion:

• Temperature

• Taste

• Sight and sound

• Pressure

Brain cells are connected to neighbors by axons.

• True

• False

Each concussion is exponentially worse each time.

• True

• False

What would a trainer test for during concussion protocol:

• Balance

• Memory

• Coordination

• All the above