This type of TBI is a neurodegenerative injury from repeated brain trauma, often seen in athletes
a. coup injury
b. coup-countrecoup injury
c. chronic traumatic encephalopathy
d. mild traumatic brain injury
e. contusion
Answer: c. chronic traumatic encephalopathy
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Which is the best example of obedience?
A. a student cleaning the chalkboard when told by his teacher B. a mom buying shoes for her kids after they start track C. A woman buys an extra glass of wine after asked by her friend. D. An employer gives copies of transfer forms after they are requested by an employee.
Besides analgesia (pain relief), another important effect of aspirin is as a(n)
A. antipyretic (reduces fever). B. coagulant (helps blood to clot). C. antihypertensive (lowers blood pressure). D. anesthetic.