Concussions

1. Description

1.1. Its a traumatic brain injury caused by the head on contact.

2. Previous Knowledge

2.1. Brain injury caused by the jolting of the brain or moving of the brain due to an impact on the head.

3. Connection to nervous system

3.1. Traumatic brain injury, when the brain is jolted by impact of head contact.

4. Meaningful quote

4.1. "Maybe I'm stupid or whatever, but to me if I got a concussion, if I could see straight and I could carry a football then I'm not telling anybody." -Ricky Williams

5. By: Emilio Ramos

6. Meaningfulness of Quote

6.1. shows how the players in the NFL aren't really concerned about their safety while playing the game.

7. Research

7.1. The NFL is working to find a solution to the concussion problem and are working with youth football , and the NFL is spending money on researching for new helmets to prevent concussion.

8. Surprising

8.1. For about 9 in 10 people with concussions, symptoms disappear within 7 to 10 days.

9. Benefits of knowledge

9.1. Knowing the information about concussions can help you play safer and know how to protect your head.