Understanding Concussions and CTE in Football

What does the term "degenerative" mean as used in the article?

• Improving over time

• Characterized by a gradual decline or worsening

• Remaining the same

• Sudden improvement

What has the medical community learned about concussions?

• They have no long-term effects

• They are linked to CTE

• They are not related to sports

• They are easy to diagnose

What is a trend mentioned in the vocabulary section?

• A sudden change

• A gradual decline

• A general direction in which something is developing

• A temporary phase

What happens to the brain during a concussion?

• The brain becomes more rigid.

• The brain bounces around inside the skull.

• The brain shrinks in size.

• The brain stops functioning completely.

What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) caused by?

• Single severe concussion

• Repeated concussions

• Lack of sleep

• Poor diet

What is the reported percentage of concussions that resulted in hospitalization?

• 2.4%

• 9.3%

• 11.4%

• 20.9%

What is the main risk factor for developing CTE according to the document?

• Playing basketball

• Playing football

• Playing soccer

• Playing baseball

What demographic is leading the drop in football participation according to the text?

• White students

• Black students

• Hispanic students

• Asian students

Consider all the studies referenced in “What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain.” What is most likely true about football and CTE?

• Football has no impact on CTE.

• Football is conclusively proven to cause CTE.

• Football may be a risk factor for CTE.

• Football prevents CTE.

What connection does the author draw between football and brain damage?

• Football is more likely to lead to repeated concussions than any other sport.

• Football can lead to more severe symptoms of CTE compared to other sports.

• The longer someone plays football, the worse their brain damage is likely to be.

• The younger a football player is, the easier it is for them to recover from a concussion.