Test your knowledge

Are the following statements true or false?

You have to be hit on the head to have a concussion.

• True
  Actually, you don’t have to be hit on the head. This is FALSE.
• False
  That’s correct!

Dings and bell ringers are NOT concussions.

• True
  Unfortunately, dings and bell ringers are concussions. This is FALSE.
• False
  You're absolutely right!

Most concussions involve loss of consciousness or being knocked out for at least a few seconds.

• True
  Actually, 90% of the time, athletes do NOT lose consciousness when they get a concussion. This is FALSE.
• False
  Correct! Only 10% of concussed athletes are knocked out.