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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #48579 Breast Milk

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Breast milk changes by the third to fifth day after birth, becoming much thinner, but containing just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and proteins to support overall physical and development. It provides a source of iron more easily in the body than the iron found in dietary supplements, and it also provides against many diseases.

neurological absorbed leverage resistance residential managed

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Correct answer: neurological
Explanation: The word 'neurological' is an adjective that describes the type of development being referred to, specifically related to the nervous system. This fits grammatically as it aligns with 'development' and contextually as it complements the overall physical development mentioned in the sentence.
Meaning: 'Neurological' pertains to the nervous system and its functions.
Wrong options:
resistance: Resistance is a noun that refers to the ability to withstand something, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of development.
leverage: Leverage is a noun that refers to the exertion of force or influence, which does not relate to development in this context.
managed: Managed is a past participle that implies control or administration, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of development.
residential: Residential is an adjective that pertains to housing or living areas, which is irrelevant to the context of development.
Correct answer: absorbed
Explanation: The term 'absorbed' is the past participle of the verb 'absorb,' indicating the action of taking in nutrients. It fits grammatically as it describes how iron is taken into the body and contextually as it relates to the comparison of iron absorption from breast milk versus supplements.
Meaning: 'Absorbed' means taken in or assimilated, particularly in reference to nutrients in the body.
Wrong options:
resistance: Resistance does not fit as it refers to the ability to withstand something, not the action of taking in nutrients.
leverage: Leverage is unrelated to the process of absorption and does not fit grammatically or contextually.
managed: Managed does not relate to the absorption of iron and does not fit the context of nutrient uptake.
neurological: Neurological pertains to the nervous system and does not relate to the absorption of iron.
Correct answer: resistance
Explanation: The word 'resistance' is a noun that refers to the ability to fight off diseases. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the verb 'provides' and contextually as it aligns with the discussion of health benefits provided by breast milk.
Meaning: 'Resistance' refers to the ability to withstand or fight against diseases.
Wrong options:
leverage: Leverage does not fit as it refers to influence or power, which is not relevant in the context of disease prevention.
managed: Managed does not relate to the context of disease resistance and does not fit grammatically as it is not a noun describing a benefit.
residential: Residential is unrelated to health or disease and does not fit the context of the sentence.
neurological: Neurological pertains to the nervous system and does not relate to disease resistance.

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