Eli5 How does a punch in the face knock you out?

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What happens in the body when you punch someone ?

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The punch forces the skull back quickly, but the brain is not rigidly attached, so it squishes against the inside of the skull, then rebounds and bounces around a bit. This can cause permanent brain damage but often just temporary defects like confusion/loss of consciousness.

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