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Use it or Lose it
ThinkFirst Oregon Jennifer Salame
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Central Nervous System:Brain and Spinal Cord
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The Brain
• Weighs 3 pounds• If smoothed, it would
cover an area of 2.5 square feet
• Has ~100 billion neurons but has no pain receptors
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The Neuron
Dendrite
Cell body
AxonSynapse
•Information travels along neurons at a rate of 225 miles/hour.•A fetus grows neurons at a rate of 250,000/minute
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Parietal LobeFrontal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
CerebellumBrain Stem
Brain Function
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Natural Defenses
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Spinal Cord
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Natural Defenses
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Spinal Cord Injury
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What are the leading causes of brain injury?
What is happening inside of the skull…
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How does brain injury occur?
Collision with skull
Collision with skull
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Brain damage
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How does brain injury occur?
Collision with skull
Collision with skull
Internal Bleedin
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Internal Bleedin
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Concussion: A disruption to the normal functioning of the brain
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Concussion Symptoms Thinking/ Remembering
Physical Emotional/ Mood
Sleep
Difficulty thinking clearly
Headache,Fuzzy or blurry vision,Dizziness
Irritability Sleeping more than usual
Feeling slowed down
Nausea or vomiting (early on)
Sadness Sleeping less than usual
Difficulty concentrating
Sensitivity to noise or light
More emotional Trouble falling asleep
Difficulty remembering new information
Feeling tired, having no energy
Nervousness or anxiety
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What are the side effects of a traumatic brain injury?
ThinkingThinkingSensatio
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LanguageLanguage
Emotion
Emotion
Movement
Movement
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What are the side effects of a traumatic brain injury?
Loss of functionLoss of
function
ConcussionConcussion
Memory loss
Memory loss
ComaComa
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Prevention is the only cure for a
traumatic brain or spinal cord injury.
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AVOID ACCIDENTS!
How do you protect your brain while driving or riding?
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Drive without distractions
AVOID ACCIDENTS!
How do you protect your brain while driving or riding?
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Drive without distractions Don’t text and drive
AVOID ACCIDENTS!
How do you protect your brain while driving or riding?
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Drive without distractions Don’t text and drive
Be a good passenger
AVOID ACCIDENTS!
How do you protect your brain while driving or riding?
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Drive without distractions Don’t text and drive
Be a good passenger Wear a seatbelt
AVOID ACCIDENTS!
How do you protect your brain while driving or riding?
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Wear your seat belt the right way!
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To wear a seat belt or to not wear a
seat belt?Video
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Wear a Helmet!Oregon State Law Since 1994 – If you’re under 16, you must wear a helmet. www.helmets.org
Skateboarding and rollerblading requires a multi-impact helmet. Bicycle helmets are single-impact helmets. Skateboarding and rollerblading requires a multi-impact helmet. www.bhsi.org
How do you use your brain while riding a bike, skateboard, scooter, etc.?
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Saving your life is as easy as…
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Think About Your Choices DVD
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