Following a Concussion, a 17-Year-Old Boy Says That He Is

question 76

Multiple Choice

Following a concussion, a 17-year-old boy says that he is sensitive to light and needs to wear sunglasses when inside. This excessive sensitivity to light is referred to as:

• A) daltonism.
• B) hyperopia.
• C) myopia.
• D) photophobia.

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Definitions:

White Blood Cells

Cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune system, responsible for fighting off infections and diseases.

Autoimmune Cells

Cells of the immune system that mistakenly attack and destroy healthy body cells and tissues, leading to autoimmune diseases.

Mortality Rate

The measure of the number of deaths in a particular population, scaled to the size of that population, per unit of time.