Sport Concussions
Graham Weisberg
Body System Affected
The body system that a concussion affects is the brain. It is caused by a blow to the head or hitting your head on something.
How does the system act before and after the concussion?
Who is mostly affected?
How do you get a concussion?
How does a doctor diagnose a concussion?
What are some signs and symptoms?
How can you treat this disease?
People could take their children off the field
NFL donated 30 million to concussion research
Use an antioxidant called glutathione
- Therapy could be effective in the future
What is the life expectancy if you get a concussion?
What is the reason I chose this subject?
Citations
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Klemko, Robert. "If You Give A Mou Se A CONCUSSION." Sports Illustrated 120.17 (2014): 40. MasterFILE Premier. Web. 2 Feb. 2016.
King, Peter. "CONCUSSIONS. (Cover Story)." Sports Illustrated 113.16 (2010): 34. Middle Search Plus. Web. 2 Feb. 2016.