Trauma to the head that results in an alteration or loss of consciousness, or post-traumatic _____ is called traumatic brain injury.
A) akinesia
B) amnesia
C) agnosia
D) aphasia

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Traumatic brain injury can result in amnesia, which is a loss of memory. Choice A, akinesia, refers to difficulty initiating movement and is not directly related to brain injury. Choice C, agnosia, refers to a loss of ability to recognize objects or sensations and is also not directly related to brain injury. Choice D, aphasia, refers to a loss of ability to communicate effectively through language and can be a result of brain injury, but is not the best choice for this question as it is not always present in cases of traumatic brain injury.

Trauma to the Head That Results in an Alteration or Loss