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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Concussion Terminology?

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Concussion terms: Concussion is a brain injury that causes a temporary loss of normal brain function.

Concussion terms: Concussion is a brain injury that causes a temporary loss of normal brain function.

Concussions can be caused by a direct force to the head, such as a head-to-head collision, or an indirect force to the head, such as whiplash from a body blow. Although the majority of of concussions do not result in loss of consciousness, seeing “stars” and feeling “dings” are two symptoms of a concussion.

Think you know key concussion terms? Test your knowledge and learn more here.

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