Gavin has recently sustained a traumatic brain injury. This kind of injury occurs when an impact to the head causes the nerve fibers in the brain to
A. lose cerebrospinal fluid.
B. stretch and tear because of violent movement.
C. deteriorate due to a loss of oxygen and blood.
D. shut down certain cortices as an internal failsafe.
Answer: B
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