The Best Predictor of the Development of Chronic Traumatic Brain

question 77

Multiple Choice

The best predictor of the development of chronic traumatic brain injury (CTBI) in boxers is

• A) the use of protective headgear.
• B) the weight class of the boxer.
• C) their genetic makeup.
• D) the win-loss record of the boxer.

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Definitions:

Shortest Wavelength

Refers to the electromagnetic wave with the highest frequency and energy, which is typically part of the gamma rays in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Ultraviolet

A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing chemical reactions and physical harm to living tissues.

Atomic Orbital

A mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of an electron in an atom, indicating the probability of the electron’s presence at a particular location.

Photon

A particle of electromagnetic radiation; one quantum of radiant energy.