Verbs
To crash into
Collide
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRI
a general direction in which something is developing or changing.
trend
How long do the symptoms of CTE take to manifest?
8-10 years
Important
Paramount
gradually build up or gather
accumulate
a widespread occurrence of something bad in a community at a particular time.
Epidemic
a severe physical injury or emotional shock
trauma
What are 3 symptoms of CTE?
Answers will vary
characterized by a gradual decline or worsening
degenerative
to display or show
a blow to the head that may cause headache, confusion, lack of coordination, memory loss, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, ringing in the ears, sleepiness, and excessive fatigue.
concussion
a physical examination of a body after death, often to discover the cause of death or disease
autopsy
What percentage of PRO football players have been diagnosed with CTE?
99% postmortem
done after death
postmortem
to focus on and become an expert in one skill or subject
specialize
a progressive brain condition that's thought to be caused by repeated blows to the head and repeated episodes of concussion.
CTE
having trouble with skills like paying attention, remembering information, and completing tasks
executive dysfunction
Can CTE be diagnosed while people are still alive?
No
confused or without a sense of direction, often a temporary condition
disoriented
To compete with others for something
Vie
persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
Chronic
anxiety or emotional discomfort
unease
What is the specific region of the body that might be the cause of girls contracting more concussions?
The neck
obviously wrong, offensive, or against the rules
flagrant