Distinguish between penetrating head injuries and closed head injuries. Discuss the type of neurocognitive disorder that may affect athletes who sustain repeated blows to the head.
What will be an ideal response?
Key terms and concepts that may be included in student responses:
? Penetrating head injuries-caused by gunshot wounds to the head
? Closed head injuries-injury to the head by blows, most common cause is motor vehicle accidents, also common among boxers and soldiers
? Neurocognitive disorder due to head injuries-usually seen in athletes such as boxers, soldiers; similar to any other form of neurocognitive disorder and exhibits personality changes, loss of motor functioning, damage to the central nervous system, impairment in intellectual functioning, change in cognitive functioning
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