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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #35962 Fiber segments

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The trigger point causes the rest of the fiber segments to be to capacity. It becomes a tight band. Normally the regular contracting and releasing of these little segments circulates blood in the capillaries that supply them (the segments) with their nutrients. When they hold this , blood flow is stopped to that area, there is not an oxygen supply, and waste products are not out. The trigger point then sends out pain signals until the trigger point is put in a position of rest again.

taken contraction pushed stretched release extended

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Correct answer: stretched
Explanation: The word 'stretched' is the past participle form of the verb 'stretch,' which fits grammatically as it describes the action being done to the fiber segments. The context indicates that the segments are being extended to their maximum capacity, which aligns with the meaning of 'stretched.'
Meaning: 'Stretched' means to be extended or pulled tight.
Wrong options:
extended: While 'extended' is a synonym for 'stretched,' it does not fit the grammatical structure as well as 'stretched' does in this context, which specifically refers to the action of pulling to capacity.
taken: 'Taken' is the past participle of 'take,' which does not relate to the action of the fiber segments and does not fit the context of being pulled or extended.
contraction: 'Contraction' is a noun that refers to the act of becoming smaller or tighter, which does not fit as it does not describe the action being performed on the segments.
release: 'Release' is a verb that means to let go or set free, which is the opposite of what is happening to the segments in this context.
pushed: 'Pushed' is the past participle of 'push,' which does not relate to the action of stretching and does not fit the context.
Correct answer: contraction
Explanation: The term 'contraction' is a noun that refers to the process of becoming smaller or tighter, which fits the context of the fiber segments holding a tight position. It aligns grammatically as it serves as the object of the verb 'hold.'
Meaning: 'Contraction' refers to the state of being contracted or tightened.
Wrong options:
extended: 'Extended' is the past participle of 'extend,' which does not fit the context of holding a tight position and is not a noun.
stretched: 'Stretched' is a past participle that describes an action rather than a state, making it grammatically incorrect in this context where a noun is needed.
taken: 'Taken' is the past participle of 'take,' which does not relate to the context of holding a position and is not a suitable noun.
release: 'Release' is a noun that refers to the act of letting go, which is the opposite of what is being described in this context.
pushed: 'Pushed' is a past participle that describes an action rather than a state, making it grammatically incorrect in this context.
Correct answer: pushed
Explanation: The word 'pushed' is the past participle of the verb 'push,' which fits grammatically as it describes the action of waste products being expelled from the area. The context indicates that when blood flow is stopped, waste products are not being pushed out, making 'pushed' the correct choice.
Meaning: 'Pushed' means to be forced out or expelled.
Wrong options:
extended: 'Extended' is the past participle of 'extend,' which does not relate to the action of expelling waste products and does not fit the context.
stretched: 'Stretched' is a past participle that describes an action of pulling, which does not fit the context of expelling waste products.
taken: 'Taken' is the past participle of 'take,' which does not relate to the action of pushing out waste and is not suitable in this context.
contraction: 'Contraction' is a noun that refers to the act of becoming smaller or tighter, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of expelling waste.
release: 'Release' is a noun that refers to the act of letting go, which does not fit the context of pushing out waste products.

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