Facts
When can CTE be diagnosed?
after death
Who won superbowl LX?
Seahawks
The most common sport with concussions for males is
football
people with concussions are sensitive to light and ___
sound
This famous quarter back sparked a new wave of concerns surrounding CTE and traumatic brain injury after a serious of in game concussions….
Tua Tagovailoa
How many concussion do you have to have in order to be diagnosed?
one
What team gave up 39 points in one half after having a 30+ point lead
Colts
In the US athletes suffer from roughly ____ concussions every year
300,000
Three symptoms of a concussion are
Have several or worsening headcahes or a stiff neck
Repeated vomiting
Out-of-character behavior, confusion, extreme drowsiness, or an inability to wake up
Seizures or convulsions
Slurred speech, weakness/numbness in the arms or legs
Who played for the Steelers that got several concussions?
Antonio Brown
What year was CTE officially recognized by the NFL?
2016
In Super Bowl 55 what team only scored 9 points
Chiefs
Name a non-contact sport with the highest prevalence of concussion.
Volleyball
Concussions can cause teens to have issues with ____ in class.
Focus
This 22-year vetaran of the NHL has suffered from many concussions?
Sidney Crosby
A ____ injury is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) where damage occurs in two places inside the skull from a single blow or sudden movement.
coup-contrecoup
What AFC team were the first to win the Superbowl?
New York Jets
The most common sport with concussions for females is
Soccer
After a concussion this can happen to your eyes?
Unequal or un-dilated pupils
What player became famous for discovered CTE after killing himself?
Aaron Hernandez
What does CTE stand for
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Who had the number 1 pick in this year? Double Jeopardy: Who was it?
Radiers; Fernando Mendoza
Concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury also known as an ____ injury, referencing the lack of physical external indicators.
invisible injury
True or False
All symptoms of a concussion show up right after a head injury.
False
Heather Anderson who died by suicide in November 2022 at age 28, becoming the first professional female athlete confirmed to have CTE. Played this sport
Australian rules football