Heading Off Trouble
Quiz by Nicole Garcia
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- Q1What acts as a cushion between your brain and your skull?nervesgray mattermemory foanspinal fluid60s
- Q2A concussion is caused by a sudden hit to the head. All of the following are effects of a concussion EXCEPTimproved coordinationdizziness and confusionheadachesupset stomach60s
- Q3What can you most likely conclude about concussions after reading the passage?Helmets offer complete protection from concussions.All concussions result in permanent damage to the brain.People should treat concussions as serious injuries.Concussions aren't as serious as medical experts say they are.60s
- Q4Read these sentences from the passage: " M.J. suffered the first of three concussions in October 2007. The last one ended his gridiron career." In this sentence, the word gridiron meansan iron griddlerelated to cookinga football fielda second diagnosis60s
- Q5Why does the author include the fourth paragraph ("Stories such as M.J.'s...") in the passage?to explain the pros and cons of playing team sports in high schoolto persuade high school boys and girls to avoid playing team sportsto describe why football should be banned from American high schoolsto describe how common it is for young athletes to suffer concussions60s
- Q6The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Failure to give the brain a chance to heal after a concussion can put athletes at risk ______ long-term problems.ifandorfor60s