Understanding Concussions

What is the leading cause of sports-related concussions in children?

• Basketball

• Football

• Bike riding

• Soccer

What are helmets primarily designed to protect against?

• Skull fractures

• Concussions

• Brain swelling

• Neck injuries

How does the brain move during a concussion according to the speaker?

• It moves extensively within the skull

• It remains completely still

• It bounces back and forth like a ball

• It moves slightly and twists like jello

What device is used to measure head movement in concussion research?

• Helmet

• Mouthguard

• Neck brace

• Wristband

What is the role of the corpus callosum in concussions?

• It connects the right and left sides of the brain

• It protects the brain from impacts

• It cushions the brain during movement

• It regulates blood flow to the brain

What is one proposed method to prevent concussions?

• Using larger helmets

• Increasing helmet weight

• Slowing down head movement

• Reducing sports participation

What is a challenge in bringing new concussion prevention technology to market?

• Regulatory approval

• Limited research data

• High production costs

• Lack of consumer interest

What is the main focus of the speaker's lab research?

• Improving athletic performance

• Studying brain diseases

• Understanding concussion mechanisms

• Developing new sports equipment

What is the speaker's personal goal regarding concussion prevention?

• To eliminate all sports-related injuries

• To ban contact sports for children

• To develop a helmet that prevents concussions

• To educate parents about concussion risks

What is the speaker's hope for the future of concussion prevention?

• That regulations will be removed for faster innovation

• That sports will become safer without equipment

• That new technologies will reduce concussion risks

• That concussions will be completely eradicated