Gavin Has Recently Sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury

question 80

Multiple Choice

Gavin has recently sustained a traumatic brain injury. This kind of injury occurs when an impact to the head causes the nerve fibers in the brain to

• A)lose cerebrospinal fluid.
• B)stretch and tear because of violent movement.
• C)deteriorate due to a loss of oxygen and blood.
• D)shut down certain cortices as an internal failsafe.

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