Gavin has recently sustained a traumatic brain injury.This kind of injury occurs when an impact to the head causes the brain to ____.

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A traumatic brain injury occurs when an impact to the head causes the brain to stretch and tear because of violent movement. This can lead to various neurological symptoms and impairments. Loss of cerebrospinal fluid, deterioration due to a loss of oxygen and blood or shutting down of certain cortices are not the primary mechanisms of injury in traumatic brain injury.

Gavin Has Recently Sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury