Concussions Quiz

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Question 1

On what grounds are more than 2,000 former football players suing the NFL?

contract violations
downplaying concussion dangers
failure to fund health insurance policies
death benefits for families of players who committed suicide

Question 2

What can build up in the brain after repeated concussions?

tau protein
aluminum compound deposits
L-Dopa
neurotoxins secreted by damaged dendrites

Question 3

Which of the following marks a major step forward in CTE research?

new method for using fMRI
new autopsy method that doesn’t require removing the brain
a blood test for CTE
using PET scan on living brain

Question 4

In the video, Dr. Sanjay Gupta recommends two ways to reduce chronic brain trauma in athletes. Of the following, which is one of his recommendations?

Allow an athlete to return to the field only if his concussion is completely healed.
Change drills so that the athlete’s head meets a solid object at a different angle.
Administer massive doses of aspirin after a concussion to reduce swelling.
Never allow athletes to consume energy-boosting drinks during a game.

Question 5

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, which of the following is not a sign that an athlete has suffered a concussion?

unsure of game, score, or opponent
yellowish tint to whites of eyes
loss of consciousness
nausea or vomiting

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