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Author Question: Brain Function and Concussions (Read 1166 times)

Arii_bell

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on: Oct 27, 2014
The high speed at which hockey is played will result inevitably in some collisions. If a junior hockey player has a concussion, its presents a dilemma for him whether to continue play.

Choose one region of the brain and explain how a concussion to that region might affect the individual.

Give one point for and one point as a counter argument for why this player should not play hockey again.

Describe a technology that could be used to assess the brain area affected and the extent of damage sustained.
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Celeste

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Reply #1 on: May 22, 2019


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