If a football player shows signs of concussion during a game, what physiological rationale underlies the immediate removal from play dictated by the concussion protocol?

💡 Explanation

Immediate removal prevents further axonal shearing and energy demand in neurons already compromised by the initial impact. This limits secondary metabolic crisis because the brain's energy supply is already strained; therefore, rest is crucial, rather than permitting more activity-induced metabolic stress.

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