Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 27, Problem 19BS
Summary Introduction

To explain: If the rules of practice or games should be changed for children playing contact sports.

Concept introduction: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is commonly known as concussion, where the brain loses function temporarily as a result of head injury during sports or accidents. Concussions are common in sports and cause neurological disorders like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE occurs in people who have had head injuries; it is a neurodegenerative disease.

Summary Introduction

To explain: If the rules of practice or games should be changed for high-school, college, or professional playing contact sports.

Concept introduction: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is commonly known as concussion where the brain loses function temporarily as a result of head injury during sports or accidents. Concussions are common in sports and cause neurological disorders like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE occurs in people who have had head injuries; it is a neurodegenerative disease.

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