Explain why playing on sports teams in high school is presently being debated as possibly unsafe. What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Head impacts, such as are common in football and other contact sports, can cause a minor
traumatic injury called a concussion. Usually a concussion resolves in seven to ten days.
However, repeated head injuries can cause a neurodegenerative disorder called chronic
traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). This disorder can cause memory loss, emotional problems,
suicidal impulses, depression and dementia.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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