Integration, Coordination, and Transportation

Based on the chapter readings (Chapters 9, 12, & 13), presentations, and your research, respond to the following questions:

  1. Why is it important for sports organizations and players to be informed and aware of concussions and traumatic brain injuries? What areas of the brain may

be affected by a concussion/traumatic brain injury? What symptoms might you see in someone with a concussion and how do we better protect athletes?

  1. Sally was injured during work and has lost a lot of blood. The hospital identifies her blood type as A-. Her friend Antony who brought herto the hospital

offers to donate blood and tells the Doctor he is B+. Sally's other friend Maeve arrives at the hospital and is blood typed as O-. Explain why Doctor’s can

use Maeve's blood but not Antony’s.

  1. How do parasympathetic and sympathetic impulses help to control heart rate? Explain using your own words. Provide details.

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