Health

Brain cells are called ...

• cardiac cells

• skull cells

• neurons

• white blood cells

Which of the following BEST describes a CONCUSSION?

• A sudden impact to the body/head causing the brain to hit the skull

• A sudden impact to the body/head that hurts

• A sudden impact to the body/head that always leads to CTE

• A sudden impact to the body/head that makes you go unconscious

Neurons send signals through their ...

• blood vessels

• axons

• bones

• cytoplasm

Which of the following are symptoms of a concussion? (Check all that apply)

• headache

• blurred vision / balance problems

• memory / thinking problems

• sudden impact to the head

____________ is when an individual experiences constant headaches and behavioural problems that can interfere with relationships months/years after a concussion.

• DTI

• PCS

• TAU

• All of these

Sub-concussive hits (small, repeated, prolonged hits to the head) can lead to ...

• CTE

• DTI

• PCS

• Brain Cancer

CTE stands for ...

• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

• Chronic Tension Encephalopathy

• Concussion Trauma Experience

• None of these

Which of the following is DIRECTLY linked to CTE?

• Losing Consciousness

• Whiplash

• Tau Proteins

• Playing Sports

Which of the following is true about TAU PROTEINS???

• They are usually located in the axons of brain cells

• They can clump together and disrupt brain signals

• Repeated sub-concussive hits can release these proteins throughout the brain

• All of these are true

According to the TEDTALK video on concussions, what % of football concussions go unreported/untreated?

• 50-80%

• 10-25%

• 100%

• 80-90%