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Can you tell me what occurs in a persons brain when they get knocked out in a fight.?
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Concussion: Loss of consciousness occurs due to shock of the brainstem area, suppressing the alerting apparatus called the reticular activating system. Recovery may occur over seconds to minutes, and on occasion over a few hours.
Answered 5/22/2015
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