Understanding Concussions in Sports

What is the author's main point for writing paragraph 1?

• to emphasize that football is a dangerous sport

• to scare the readers

• to show how dangerous the sport is and that action has not been taken

• to show that action has not been taken

What is the primary cause of CTE in football players?

• A single severe concussion

• Repeated hits to the head over time

• Genetic predisposition to brain disease

• Age-related cognitive decline

According to the text, what percentage of concussions in NFL games involve helmet-to-helmet contact?

• 20.9%

• 9.3%

• 67.7%

• 11.4%

What is currently the only way that a person can be diagnosed with CTE?

• through an autopsy

• through an MRI

• through a CAT scan

• they know they have it if they have had 2 concussions

Which are the following are symptoms of a concussion?

• headaches

• seeing stars

• stomach aches

• sore legs

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with early stages of CTE?

• Headaches

• complete memory loss

• loss of attention

• Short-term memory issues

What happened to high school football participation between 2016 and 2017?

• Increased by 20,000 players

• Remained exactly the same

• Doubled in number

• Decreased by 20,000 players

Which protein accumulates in the brain of CTE patients?

• calcium

• tau

• potassium

• sodium

How long does it typically take for CTE symptoms to first appear after initial brain trauma?

• 1-2 years

• 3-5 years

• 8-10 years

• 15-20 years

What is the best meaning of “culprit” as it is used in paragraph 2?

• source of confusion

• source of a solution

• source of a problem

• source of understanding