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How does a concussion affect brain function?
✔✔ It temporarily disrupts normal brain activity, leading to symptoms like headaches, dizziness,
and confusion.
Why is it important to rest after a concussion?
✔✔ Rest allows the brain to heal and reduces the risk of prolonged symptoms or further injury.
What are common symptoms of a concussion?
✔✔ Headache, nausea, dizziness, confusion, sensitivity to light and noise, and difficulty
concentrating.
Can a person have a concussion without losing consciousness?
✔✔ Yes, most concussions occur without loss of consciousness.
Why should athletes not return to play immediately after a concussion?
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, ✔✔ Returning too soon increases the risk of a second injury, which can lead to more severe
brain damage.
How long do concussion symptoms usually last?
✔✔ Symptoms typically resolve within a few weeks, but some may persist longer.
What should you do if you suspect someone has a concussion?
✔✔ Remove them from activity, monitor their symptoms, and seek medical evaluation.
Why are children and teenagers more vulnerable to concussions?
✔✔ Their brains are still developing, making them more susceptible to long-term effects.
What is second-impact syndrome?
✔✔ A life-threatening condition that occurs when a second concussion happens before the first
one has healed.
Can concussions be detected on a CT scan or MRI?
✔✔ Not usually, as concussions affect brain function rather than showing structural damage.
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Questions and Answers Latest Version
100% Verified
How does a concussion affect brain function?
✔✔ It temporarily disrupts normal brain activity, leading to symptoms like headaches, dizziness,
and confusion.
Why is it important to rest after a concussion?
✔✔ Rest allows the brain to heal and reduces the risk of prolonged symptoms or further injury.
What are common symptoms of a concussion?
✔✔ Headache, nausea, dizziness, confusion, sensitivity to light and noise, and difficulty
concentrating.
Can a person have a concussion without losing consciousness?
✔✔ Yes, most concussions occur without loss of consciousness.
Why should athletes not return to play immediately after a concussion?
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, ✔✔ Returning too soon increases the risk of a second injury, which can lead to more severe
brain damage.
How long do concussion symptoms usually last?
✔✔ Symptoms typically resolve within a few weeks, but some may persist longer.
What should you do if you suspect someone has a concussion?
✔✔ Remove them from activity, monitor their symptoms, and seek medical evaluation.
Why are children and teenagers more vulnerable to concussions?
✔✔ Their brains are still developing, making them more susceptible to long-term effects.
What is second-impact syndrome?
✔✔ A life-threatening condition that occurs when a second concussion happens before the first
one has healed.
Can concussions be detected on a CT scan or MRI?
✔✔ Not usually, as concussions affect brain function rather than showing structural damage.
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