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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #50522 PPG

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Constant monitoring of blood pressure is important for many patients, especially those with a family history of hypertension. In recent years, cuffless blood pressure has become a more popular method to cardiovascular health and many of them the optical technique, photoplethysmography (PPG). The PPG technique can be found in many health monitoring devices because it is inexpensive and to users.

utilize commercial monitor specialize identify practical pragmatic

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A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: monitor
Explanation: The word 'monitor' is a verb that fits grammatically as it describes the action of keeping track of cardiovascular health. It aligns with the context of discussing blood pressure and health monitoring.
Meaning: To 'monitor' means to observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Wrong options:
utilize: The word 'utilize' is a verb that means to make use of something, but it does not fit the context of directly observing health.
identify: The word 'identify' is a verb that means to recognize or establish what something is, which does not relate to the action of monitoring health.
pragmatic: The word 'pragmatic' is an adjective that refers to dealing with things sensibly and realistically, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
commercial: The word 'commercial' is an adjective that describes something related to commerce, which does not fit as an action related to health monitoring.
specialize: The word 'specialize' is a verb that means to focus on a particular area, which does not fit the context of monitoring health directly.
Correct answer: utilize
Explanation: The term 'utilize' is a verb that fits grammatically and contextually as it describes how patients make use of the optical technique for monitoring health.
Meaning: To 'utilize' means to make practical and effective use of something.
Wrong options:
monitor: The word 'monitor' is already used in the first blank and does not fit here as it would create redundancy.
identify: The word 'identify' does not fit as it implies recognition rather than the act of using a technique.
pragmatic: The word 'pragmatic' is an adjective and does not fit as a verb in this context.
commercial: The word 'commercial' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to using a technique.
specialize: The word 'specialize' implies focusing on a specific area, which does not fit the context of using a technique.
Correct answer: commercial
Explanation: The word 'commercial' is an adjective that fits grammatically and contextually as it describes health monitoring devices that are available in the market.
Meaning: 'Commercial' refers to something that is related to or engaged in commerce, typically available for sale.
Wrong options:
utilize: The word 'utilize' is a verb and does not fit as an adjective to describe devices.
identify: The word 'identify' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a type of device.
pragmatic: The word 'pragmatic' is an adjective that does not specifically describe health monitoring devices.
practical: The word 'practical' is an adjective that describes usability but does not indicate the commercial aspect of the devices.
specialize: The word 'specialize' is a verb and does not fit as an adjective to describe devices.
Correct answer: practical
Explanation: The word 'practical' is an adjective that fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the usability of the PPG technique for users.
Meaning: 'Practical' refers to something that is useful and sensible in real situations.
Wrong options:
utilize: The word 'utilize' is a verb and does not fit as an adjective to describe the usability of the technique.
identify: The word 'identify' is a verb that does not describe the usability of the technique.
pragmatic: The word 'pragmatic' is an adjective that means dealing with things sensibly, but it does not specifically convey the usability aspect as effectively as 'practical.'
commercial: The word 'commercial' describes a market aspect and does not relate to usability for users.
specialize: The word 'specialize' is a verb and does not fit as an adjective to describe the usability of the technique.

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