What is the meaning of the word satiety as used in the last paragraph about The Sleep Workout?

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Question 1 of 9

What is the meaning of the word satiety as used in the last paragraph about The Sleep Workout?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Satiety refers to a state of being satisfied, particularly in terms of appetite. In the context of the excerpt provided, it explains that individuals who lack adequate sleep may experience lowered levels of leptin, a hormone that controls appetite. As a result, even after meeting their caloric needs, they may still crave carbohydrates, indicating a lack of satisfaction or satiety. This can lead to obesity and disrupt healthy eating habits. Therefore, choice B, 'A state of being satisfied,' is the correct answer. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the meaning of satiety in the context of appetite regulation and sleep's impact on food cravings.

Question 2 of 9

What is the meaning of the word exposed as used in the first paragraph about Toxins and Your Health?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Exposed in this context means subjected, as in being subjected to toxins.

Question 3 of 9

What is the meaning of the word diligent as used in the last paragraph about Sickle-Cell Anemia?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In the context of sickle-cell anemia, diligent means painstaking, indicating the careful and thorough approach required to manage the disease. The passage highlights the challenges of managing the symptoms of sickle-cell anemia and the need for meticulous and conscientious care. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. 'Dispersed' and 'Incensed' do not align with the meaning of diligent in this context. 'Demanding' does not capture the essence of the careful and thorough care needed to manage the disease.

Question 4 of 9

What is the main idea of the passage about High Fructose Corn Syrup?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The main idea of the passage about High Fructose Corn Syrup is that it may be contributing to obesity in America. This is evident from the information provided in the extract, which discusses how HFCS has been linked to health issues, including obesity. Choice A is incorrect because the passage primarily focuses on the potential health risks associated with HFCS consumption, not just the examination by the American Medical Association. Choice C is irrelevant as it only talks about the manufacturing process of HFCS, which is not the central theme of the passage. Choice D is incorrect as it emphasizes the preference of rats for HFCS, which is a minor point compared to the potential impact on human health, particularly in relation to obesity.

Question 5 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 6 of 9

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

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The passage does not suggest that Olympic runners ran barefoot before 195o.

Question 7 of 9

Which of the following is not mentioned as a detail in the passage about High Fructose Corn Syrup?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the passage does not mention that HFCS contains more calories than aspartame. While the passage discusses the concerns and implications of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), it does not compare its caloric content to aspartame. Detail A is supported by the passage as both HFCS and sugar share a biological structure. Detail B is also mentioned in the passage, stating that HFCS is cheaper to use than sugar. Detail C is supported by the text, which mentions that HFCS is now used to sweeten a variety of products. However, detail D is never discussed in the passage, making it the correct answer.

Question 8 of 9

What is the meaning of the word unprocessed as used in the first paragraph about Super Foods?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Unprocessed in this context means natural and untreated, as it refers to whole foods.

Question 9 of 9

Choose the best summary of the passage about Sunny-Side Up.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The summary accurately reflects the balanced view of the benefits and risks of sunlight.

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