During events causing cerebral contusion, the brain often rebounds, causing the opposite brain surface to strike the inner surface of the skull, causing a ____ injury.
A. laceration
B. coup
C. contrecoup
D. herniation
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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