Question

Elliott has been a mixed martial arts fighter for 9 years and has, in that time, suffered repeated blows to the head. His neurologist diagnoses him with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
1. Which statement is the MOST accurate regarding Elliott's condition?
A. Immediate surgery can likely eliminate the CTE symptoms.
B. The damage he has sustained cannot be undone.
C. Elliott will get better with specific forms of physical rehabilitation.
D. If Elliott retires immediately, his brain will heal over time.

Answer 1

Answer:B. The damage he has sustained cannot be undone

Explanation: chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a form disease mostly caused by repeated injuries to the head. It is most often witnessed in contact sports such as, boxing, rubby etc.

This disease is hard to diagnose or even treat as most cases are only discovered through autopsy test( after the death of the patient), The main syptoms of the disease are; memory loss, depression, suicidal thoughts etc.

Eliot's condition cannot be undone but could use the help of a therapist to assist with his depression issues and some exercises to help with his memory loss.