What does the term elasticity mean, as used in the passage about Hypertension?

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Question 1 of 9

What does the term elasticity mean, as used in the passage about Hypertension?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Elasticity, as used in the passage about Hypertension, refers to the stretchiness or flexibility of blood vessels. The text mentions that blood vessels lose elasticity and stiffen as a person ages, indicating that they become less flexible. This eliminates choices A and D (Firmness and Rigidity) as the correct answers. Choice B (Compactness) is unrelated to the concept of elasticity in the context of blood vessels and is therefore incorrect. Understanding elasticity as the ability to stretch or flex helps in choosing flexibility as the correct answer.

Question 2 of 9

What is the meaning of the word diminished as used in the passage about Concussions?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Substitute the choices in place of the vocabulary word. Only reduced (choice B) fits the context.

Question 3 of 9

Identify the overall tone of the essay

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Although this passage is partly informative, that is not a choice here. The author does present the opinion that everyone should try yoga, making this a persuasive essay

Question 4 of 9

What is the author's primary purpose in writing the essay about High Fructose Corn Syrup?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'To inform.' The essay provides detailed information about High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), discussing its impact on health, how it is derived, its link to health issues like obesity, and the ongoing debates surrounding its consumption and health implications. The primary goal of the author is to educate the readers about HFCS and its effects, rather than persuade them to take a particular stance (choice B), entertain them (choice C), or analyze the topic in depth (choice D). The essay presents facts, studies, and expert opinions to inform the audience about the controversies and health risks associated with HFCS consumption, aiming to enhance the readers' knowledge and understanding of this sweetener's implications on health.

Question 5 of 9

Which might be a good title for the passage about Barefoot Running?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The title 'The Debate over Barefoot Running' captures the main discussion in the passage.

Question 6 of 9

Which statement would not be inferred by the reader in the passage about Hypertension?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. The passage clearly states that there are treatments for hypertension, so the statement that there is presently no reliable treatment for hypertension cannot be inferred from the text. Choice A can be inferred from paragraph 3 where it mentions losing weight to decrease blood pressure. Choice C can be inferred from paragraph 1 where it states that African Americans are more likely to have hypertension. Choice D can be inferred from paragraph 2 where it explains that older people are most often diagnosed with hypertension due to changes in blood vessels as they age.

Question 7 of 9

What is the main idea of the passage about Sunny-Side Up?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The passage discusses the positive effects of sunlight, including vitamin D synthesis.

Question 8 of 9

Identify the overall tone of the essay about Sunny-Side Up.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The tone of the essay is confident, as the author argues for the positive effects of sunlight.

Question 9 of 9

In this passage, which of the following is not mentioned as a role of HGH in the human body?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Regulating leptin, an appetite-controlling hormone. In the provided passage, it is stated that human growth hormone (HGH) is essential for regulating metabolism, building muscle, facilitating calcium retention, and stimulating the immune system. However, leptin is not mentioned as directly regulated by HGH. Instead, the passage discusses how inadequate sleep can lead to lowered levels of leptin, affecting appetite control. Choices A, B, and D are all roles of HGH explicitly mentioned in the passage, making them incorrect answers. Therefore, C is the correct choice as it was not directly linked to HGH in the passage.

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