Brain and concussions

Question 1

Cranium

Answer 1

A portion of the skull that encloses the brain

Question 2

Photophobia

Answer 2

Sensitivity to light

Question 3

Phonophobia

Answer 3

Abnormal sensitivity to noise

Question 4

retrograde amnesia

Answer 4

loss of memory from the point of some injury or trauma backwards, or loss of memory for the past

Question 5

Anterograde amnesia

Answer 5

inability to form new memories

Question 6

Tinnitus

Answer 6

Ringing in the ear

Question 7

battles sign

Answer 7

Bruising behind the ear

Question 8

Epidural hematoma

Answer 8

A collection of blood in the space between the skull and dura mater

Question 9

LOC

Answer 9

Loss of Consciousness

Question 10

Coup

Answer 10

Direct blow to the head

Question 11

Contrecoup

Answer 11

Injury to the brain at a point directly opposite to the point of contact

Question 12

Concussion

Answer 12

Caused by a blow to the head where the brain shakes inside the skull

Question 13

Second impact syndrome

Answer 13

Receiving a second concussion before the first one heals

Question 14

Nausea

Answer 14

Having the urge or feeling to vomit. Is a symptom of a concussion.

Question 15

Percent of concussions that have LOC

Answer 15

less than 10%