Brain injuries produced by blows that do not penetrate the skull are called
A) closed-head injuries.
B) contrecoup injuries.
C) hematomas.
D) contusions.
E) lacerations.

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Closed-head injuries are brain injuries that are caused by blows to the head that do not penetrate the skull. This can result in damage to the brain tissue and blood vessels. Contrecoup injuries, hematomas, contusions, and lacerations may also be caused by closed-head injuries, but they are not the primary term used to describe these types of injuries.

Brain Injuries Produced by Blows That Do Not Penetrate the Skull