Football players three times more likely to develop brain disease

Football players three times more likely to develop brain disease

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Science, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the link between repetitive brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's. It highlights a study on NFL players, showing a higher prevalence of these diseases among them, particularly in speed positions like wide receivers and running backs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between repetitive brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases in NFL players?

Repetitive brain injury decreases the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

Repetitive brain injury only affects physical health, not neurological health.

Repetitive brain injury is linked to an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

There is no relationship between brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which neurodegenerative diseases were found to contribute to the deaths of NFL players?

Multiple sclerosis, ALS, and Parkinson's

ALS, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's, Huntington's, and ALS

Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many NFL players were found to have died from ALS according to the study?

Ten

Five

Seven

Three

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average age of death for NFL players with neurodegenerative diseases?

57

50

60

65

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of NFL players is three times more likely to develop neurodegenerative diseases?

Quarterbacks

Linemen

Speed position players like wide receivers and running backs

Defensive backs