A football player sustains a concussion during a game. Which of the following is a common consequence of this type of injury?
Q1. A football player sustains a concussion during a game. Which of the following is a common consequence of this type of injury?
Answer: Swelling of the cerebral cortex
Explanation: Cerebral cortex swelling can lead to increased intracranial pressure and worsen concussion symptoms. Incorrect options: increased production of neurotransmitters is not a direct consequence of concussion; disruption of the blood-brain barrier is a potential long-term effect, but not a common consequence; enhanced cognitive function is the opposite of what occurs after a concussion.