The Damage That Might Be Caused to the Brain by Riding

question 95

Multiple Choice

The damage that might be caused to the brain by riding a violently fast roller coaster is similar to that seen with

• A) a closed-head injury.
• B) a penetrating head injury.
• C) vascular dementia.
• D) a series of circumscribed cerebral infarcts.

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Definitions:

Nail Root

The part of a fingernail or toenail that is embedded in the skin and gives rise to the visible nail.

Arrector Pili

Small muscles attached to hair follicles that, when contracted, cause the hair to stand upright (goosebumps).

Skeletal Muscle

A type of muscle that is attached to bones and is responsible for voluntary movements of the body.

Stratum Lucidum

A thin, clear layer of dead skin cells found in the epidermis, specifically in regions of thick skin like the palms and soles.