You are participating in training OEC candidates and are asked about cerebral contusions. You would explain to the class that a cerebral contusion is:

a. an open skull fracture with increased pressure within the skull.
b. the formation of a pocket of blood within the brain tissue.
c. bruising and swelling of the brain tissue.
d. active bleeding between the brain and the skull.

Answer: c

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