Contact Sports and Brain Injuries Quiz

What is the primary responsibility of the frontal lobe in the brain?

• Learning and decision-making

• Processing auditory stimuli

• Processing visual information

• Controlling body temperature

Which type of injury occurs when a fast-moving object hits a stationary head?

• Acceleration-deceleration injury

• Direct impact injury

• Concussion

• Whiplash injury

Where is the occipital lobe located in the brain?

• Between the forehead and the ear

• At the front of the brain

• At the back of the brain

• At the top of the brain

What is the potential long-term effect of repeated concussions?

• Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)

• Reduced risk of dementia

• Improved memory

• Enhanced decision-making skills

What is the main function of helmets in contact sports?

• Reducing the risk of fractures

• Improving agility and speed

• Absorbing energy during collisions

• Preventing muscle injuries

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

What is the potential consequence of an injury to the temporal lobe?

• Trouble with memory formation

• Reduced ability to control emotions

• Impaired decision-making

• Difficulty in understanding language

What is the estimated number of sports-related concussions in the US each year?

• 1.5 million

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 2 million

Who is leading a team researching the effects of forces on the human body?

• Dr. Mazdak Ghajari

• Dr. John Smith

• Dr. Emily Johnson

• Dr. Michael Brown

What is the potential symptom of a concussion?

• Enhanced memory

• Reduced confusion

• Improved vision

• Abnormal behavior