Why Don't Woodpeckers Get Concussions?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason woodpeckers can hammer trees without getting concussions?
They have a very strong beak.
They have a special fluid in their skull.
Their brains are smaller and lighter.
Their feathers absorb the impact.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the human brain during a concussion?
It becomes more flexible and elastic.
It becomes stronger and more resilient.
It shrinks in size temporarily.
It hits the inside of the skull, damaging neurons.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is CTE and how is it caused?
A brain disease caused by repeated impacts.
A result of excessive brain growth.
A genetic disorder affecting brain size.
A temporary condition due to dehydration.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the hyoid bone in woodpeckers help them avoid concussions?
It acts as a cushion for their beak.
It increases their brain size.
It helps absorb shock during head impacts.
It strengthens their neck muscles.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the orientation of a woodpecker's brain important?
It helps distribute impact force over a larger area.
It makes their brain grow faster.
It improves their sense of smell.
It allows them to see better.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of G-force in the context of woodpeckers?
It measures the speed of their pecking.
It shows how much acceleration their brains can withstand.
It indicates the strength of their beak.
It determines their ability to fly.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can smaller brains endure more impact than larger ones?
They have less mass and volume relative to surface area.
They are more flexible.
They are made of stronger material.
They have more neurons.
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