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When an unrestrained passenger's head strikes the windshield of a motor vehicle following rapid deceleration:A. Compression injuries occur to the anterior portion of the brain, and stretching or tearing injuries occur to the posterior portion of the brainB. The anterior portion of the brain sustains stretching or tearing injuries, and the posterior portion of the brain sustains compression injuriesC. The brain initially strikes the rear of the skull, resulting in direct bruising, and then rebounds and strikes the front part of the skullD. The head falls back against the headrest or seat and the brain collides with the rear of the skull resulting in direct injury to the occipital lobe
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