HOW THE BRAIN IS AFFECTED
The part of the body that concussions affect is the brain.
The human brain is a three-pound organ that when healthy controls all necessary functions of the body, receives and interprets information, and embodies the essence of the mind and soul. Intelligence, creativity, emotion, and memories some of the many things controlled by the brain.
Some of the important parts of the brain include the Temporal Lobe, Cerebellum, and the Occtipal Lobes.
How the Brain Functions When Affected by a Concussion...
The brain sits on a big fluid pocket and when the head is hit, the brain moves from one side of the skull, to hit another. This leaves a bruise on the brain. Wherever the bruise is, that is the part of the brain that will be mainly affected.
Your brain is divided into lobes, each with their own function...
Frotal Lobes
-control voluntary behavior such as decision making, problem solving, planning, conciousness, and emotions.
Occipictal Lobe
-controls vision
Cerebellum
-controls thinking, coordination of voluntary movements, sequence learning, balance, etc.
Parietal Lobes
-controls perception and integration of somatosensory information (e.g. touch, pressure, temperature, and pain)
Temporal Lobe
-controls memory, perception, and recognition
Brain Stem
controlling autonomic functions blood pressure, breathing, digestion, heart rate, and temperature), alertness, sleep ,balance, startle response
The reason why the signs and symptoms vary for concussions from person to person is because of where the bruise is located on the brain.
For Example...
If the bruise is on the cerebellum, the persons thinking is mainly affected.
If the bruise is on the Temporal Lobe (memory section), then memory loss occurs.
If the bruise is on the Occipital Lobe, then the person will be sensitive to light and eyes will be diolated.
