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• Bullet fragments can splitter from a single bullet and cause multiple tears and shockwaves .
The effects of the damage caused by the bullet and shockwaves depends on what areas of the brain are damaged . The brain has three main parts that control and regulate everything the body does .
• The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain . It mainly initiates and coordinates movement , regulates temperature , enables speech , judgment , thinking and reasoning , problem-solving , emotions and learning . It also has a role in vision , hearing , touch and other senses .
• The cerebellum is a fist-sized portion of the brain located under the cerebrum . It mainly
TBI Model System Researchers Recruiting Participants for Survey
Clinicians and researchers across the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems are conducting a survey to measure the impact of COVID-19 on the health , well-being , and mental health of persons with TBI . This brief survey will ask respondents to provide anonymous information about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their health , well-being , and mental health .
• Participants must be at least 18 years old to be eligible . Participants will receive a $ 50 Amazon gift card for their time .
• Interviews will last about 40 minutes .
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