Understanding Sports Concussions

Concussions occur in a wide range of sports and affect athletes at every level, from little leaguers to the pros. True or False?

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-PS2-3

Fill in the blank: A concussion temporarily impairs how the brain functions and processes ________.

• food

• Information

• Blood

• Hormones

How long do most people take to recover from a concussion?

• 1-2 days

• 3-5 days

• 7-10 days

• 1 month

Fill in the blank: Repeat concussions can have long-term ________, so prevention is essential.

• Benefits

• Consequences

• Advantages

• Rewards

Fill in the blank: Concussion symptoms can last for ________ in some cases. Cases include multiple consecutive concussions.

• Days

• Weeks

• Months

• Years

Fill in the blank: Some symptoms of concussion are cognitive, like ________ loss.

• Memory

• Weight

• Hair

• Appetite

Which of the following is a symptom of a concussion?

• Increased appetite

• Memory loss

• Improved vision

• Enhanced focus

Fill in the blank: If a concussion is more traumatic, an MRI or ______ will be done.

• X-ray

• Ultrasound

• CT scan

• Blood test

Fill in the blank: Changes in ______ patterns can be a symptom of a concussion.

• Eating

• Sleep

• Exercise

• Work

What is the best way to treat a concussion

• Rest

• Reading

• eating

• working out