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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48196 Regular Exercise 2

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Regular exercise is associated with a lower risk of developing certain cancers, including of the head, neck, and lungs. The benefits of exercise extend even to those who have been with cancer, as they tend to live longer than those who don’t exercise. The risk reduction is particularly significant for head and neck, breast, and lung cancers. Interestingly, the impact of exercise on cancer risk to be dose-dependent, with more exercise leading to a greater reduction in risk. These findings, while based on observational data, paint a nuanced picture of the relationship between exercise and cancer. Despite the inability to establish a cause-and-effect relationship, the data suggests that regular exercise could potentially stave off cancer. Furthermore, individuals who exercise regularly and later develop cancer are still less likely to die of any cause, indicating a benefit. These insights provide ample to maintain an exercise habit for its potential cancer-preventive effects.

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Correct answer: those
Explanation: The word 'those' is used to refer to specific items previously mentioned, in this case, types of cancers. It fits grammatically as a demonstrative pronoun that indicates a particular group, aligning with the context of discussing cancers of the head, neck, and lungs.
Meaning: 'Those' refers to specific items or people that have been previously mentioned or are known to the speaker and listener.
Wrong options:
whose: 'Whose' is a possessive pronoun and does not fit the context of identifying types of cancers.
which: 'Which' is a relative pronoun used to introduce a clause but does not serve to specify the cancers in this context.
them: 'Them' is an object pronoun and does not grammatically or contextually fit as it does not specify the cancers.
Correct answer: diagnosed
Explanation: The word 'diagnosed' is the correct choice as it refers to individuals who have been identified as having cancer. It fits grammatically in the past participle form, indicating a completed action relevant to the subject of the sentence.
Meaning: 'Diagnosed' means having been identified with a particular disease or condition, in this case, cancer.
Wrong options:
claimed: 'Claimed' implies a statement or assertion that may not be verified, which does not fit the medical context of identifying cancer.
exposed: 'Exposed' refers to being subjected to something harmful, which does not accurately describe individuals with cancer.
confronted: 'Confronted' suggests facing a challenge or difficulty, which is not the appropriate term for someone who has been identified as having cancer.
Correct answer: appears
Explanation: The word 'appears' is suitable as it indicates a seeming or apparent condition, which aligns with the context of discussing findings that are not definitively proven. It fits grammatically as a verb in the present tense, suggesting an ongoing observation.
Meaning: 'Appears' means to seem or to give the impression of being something, in this case, suggesting a relationship between exercise and cancer risk.
Wrong options:
demands: 'Demands' implies a requirement or necessity, which does not fit the context of suggesting a relationship.
permits: 'Permits' indicates allowance or permission, which does not align with the context of discussing findings or observations.
suggests: 'Suggests' is close but does not convey the same level of apparent certainty as 'appears' in this context.
Correct answer: longevity
Explanation: The word 'longevity' is appropriate as it refers to a long duration of life, which fits the context of discussing health benefits related to exercise. It is a noun that aligns with the overall theme of health and survival.
Meaning: 'Longevity' means a long life or existence, particularly in the context of health and well-being.
Wrong options:
conformity: 'Conformity' refers to compliance with standards or norms, which does not relate to health benefits.
margin: 'Margin' typically refers to a boundary or edge, which does not fit the context of health benefits.
terminal: 'Terminal' refers to an end or limit, often used in a negative context regarding life expectancy, which contradicts the positive implications of health benefits.
Correct answer: incentive
Explanation: The word 'incentive' is fitting as it refers to a motivation or encouragement to act, which aligns with the context of promoting exercise for health benefits. It is a noun that conveys the idea of a reason to maintain an exercise habit.
Meaning: 'Incentive' means something that motivates or encourages someone to do something, in this case, to maintain an exercise routine.
Wrong options:
status: 'Status' refers to a social or professional position, which does not relate to motivation for exercise.
policy: 'Policy' refers to a course of action adopted by an organization, which does not fit the personal context of maintaining an exercise habit.
pursuit: 'Pursuit' implies the act of chasing or striving for something, which does not convey the same motivational aspect as 'incentive.'

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