Anatomy & Physiology Name:_ADRIAN NAQUIRA_____
6 ● Nervous System Period: __2__ Date:____10/08/2024_____
6.3 Virtual Lab - Concussions
Watch this video by Ted-Ed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvjK-4NXRsM ~ 6 minutes
PART 1: Video Information
1. What natural protections does your brain have against damage caused by impacts? protective membranes
and the skull's hard casing
2. a. A concussion can occur when someone receives a jolt to the skull… what actually happens to neurons in
the brain when someone gets a concussion? Neurons stretch and may even tear, disrupting their ability to
communicate. Damaged axons degenerate and release toxins, causing further neuron dea
b. How many concussions have YOU had (that you are aware of)? ___0____
c. What are some common symptoms of concussion? blackout, headache, blurry vision, balance problems,
altered mood and behavior, memory, thinking, and sleep problems, as well as anxiety and depression.
d. What is the standard treatment for a single concussion (what should someone do to heal from a
concussion)? Rest and gradual return to activity are recommended to allow the brain to heal.
e. How long does it usually take for a single concussion to fully heal (assuming someone follows the
guidelines you described above)? Symptoms typically disappear within a few days to weeks.
3. What do we call head injuries that don’t cause full-on concussions but can still cause damage, especially if
someone experiences many of these injuries? Subconcussive impacts.
4. a. What chronic condition can arise from accumulating multiple head injuries? Provide both the full name
and the commonly used acronym. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
b. What are some common symptoms of this condition? Changes in mood and behavior, memory
problems, cognitive decline, and in some cases, dementia.
5. What is the relationship between TAU proteins and brain damage? Tau proteins and brain damage:
Repeated head injuries cause tau proteins to form clumps, which block communication between neurons
and lead to widespread brain damage.
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6 ● Nervous System Period: __2__ Date:____10/08/2024_____
6.3 Virtual Lab - Concussions
Watch this video by Ted-Ed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvjK-4NXRsM ~ 6 minutes
PART 1: Video Information
1. What natural protections does your brain have against damage caused by impacts? protective membranes
and the skull's hard casing
2. a. A concussion can occur when someone receives a jolt to the skull… what actually happens to neurons in
the brain when someone gets a concussion? Neurons stretch and may even tear, disrupting their ability to
communicate. Damaged axons degenerate and release toxins, causing further neuron dea
b. How many concussions have YOU had (that you are aware of)? ___0____
c. What are some common symptoms of concussion? blackout, headache, blurry vision, balance problems,
altered mood and behavior, memory, thinking, and sleep problems, as well as anxiety and depression.
d. What is the standard treatment for a single concussion (what should someone do to heal from a
concussion)? Rest and gradual return to activity are recommended to allow the brain to heal.
e. How long does it usually take for a single concussion to fully heal (assuming someone follows the
guidelines you described above)? Symptoms typically disappear within a few days to weeks.
3. What do we call head injuries that don’t cause full-on concussions but can still cause damage, especially if
someone experiences many of these injuries? Subconcussive impacts.
4. a. What chronic condition can arise from accumulating multiple head injuries? Provide both the full name
and the commonly used acronym. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
b. What are some common symptoms of this condition? Changes in mood and behavior, memory
problems, cognitive decline, and in some cases, dementia.
5. What is the relationship between TAU proteins and brain damage? Tau proteins and brain damage:
Repeated head injuries cause tau proteins to form clumps, which block communication between neurons
and lead to widespread brain damage.
This study source was downloaded by 1016709 from cliffsnotes.com on 05-10-2025 22:21:26 GMT -05:00
https://www.cliffsnotes.com//study-notes/26943170
