Which of the following cases poses the greatest risk for a head injury?

A. an 18-year-old swimming the back stroke
B. a 12-year-old learning to play tennis for the first time
C. a 14-year-old boy heading at soccer
D. a 5-year-old child wearing a helmet, learning to ice skate


Answer: C

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