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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #34905 Snakes’ Bite
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Some  people  who  are  bitten  by  snakes  (or  suspect  or  imagine  that  they  have  been  bitten)  may  develop  quite  striking  symptoms  and  signs,  even  when  no  venom  has  been  .  This  results  from  an  understandable  fear  of  the  consequences  of  a  real  venomous  bite.  Anxious  people  may  hyperventilate  so  that  they  develop  pins-and-needles    in  the  extremities,  spasm  of  their  hands  and  feet,  and  dizziness.  Some  may  develop  vasovagal  shock  after  the  bite  or  suspected  bite,  with  faintness  and  collapse  with  profound  slowing  of  the  heart.  Others  may  become  highly  agitated  and    and  may  manifest  a  wide  range  of  misleading  symptoms.  The  clinical    of  a  snakebite  victim  varies  with  the  age  and  size  of  the  patient,  the  species  of  snake,  the  number  and  location  of  the  bites,  and  the  quantity  and  toxicity  of  the  venom.

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Correct answer: injected

Explanation: The word 'injected' fits grammatically as it is the past participle form of the verb 'inject,' which is appropriate in this context to describe the action of venom being introduced into the body. The sentence structure requires a past participle to indicate that the action has occurred, aligning with the context of discussing snake bites.

Meaning: 'Injected' means to introduce a substance into the body using a needle or similar device, which is relevant here as it refers to the delivery of venom from a snake bite.

Wrong options:

  • intensified: Intensified means to make something stronger or more intense, which does not fit the context of venom being introduced into the body.
  • inflated: Inflated refers to something that has been filled with air or gas, which is unrelated to the context of venom and does not fit grammatically.
  • insulated: Insulated means to protect something by surrounding it with material that prevents the passage of heat or sound, which is not relevant to the action of venom being introduced.
Correct answer: sensation

Explanation: The word 'sensation' is the correct choice as it refers to a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body. This fits grammatically and contextually, as the sentence discusses the physical experiences of anxious individuals.

Meaning: 'Sensation' means a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body, such as the tingling feeling described in the context.

Wrong options:

  • movement: Movement refers to the act of changing physical location or position, which does not accurately describe the experience of feeling pins-and-needles.
  • sensor: Sensor refers to a device that detects or measures a physical property, which does not fit the context of describing a physical feeling.
  • correction: Correction refers to the act of making something right or accurate, which is unrelated to the context of physical sensations experienced by individuals.
Correct answer: irrational

Explanation: The word 'irrational' is appropriate here as it describes behavior that is not based on reason or logic, which aligns with the context of individuals becoming agitated after a snake bite. It fits grammatically as an adjective modifying the subject of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Irrational' means not logical or reasonable, which describes the state of mind of individuals who may react inappropriately due to fear or anxiety after a suspected snake bite.

Wrong options:

  • irreparable: Irreparable means something that cannot be repaired or fixed, which does not fit the context of describing a state of mind or behavior.
  • motivated: Motivated refers to having a reason or incentive to act, which is not relevant to the context of irrational behavior following a snake bite.
  • irrigated: Irrigated means to supply water to land or crops, which is unrelated to the emotional or psychological state being described.
Correct answer: presentation

Explanation: The word 'presentation' is the correct choice as it refers to the way in which something is displayed or presented, which fits the context of describing the clinical appearance of a snakebite victim. It is grammatically correct as a noun that describes the subject of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Presentation' in this context refers to the clinical appearance or symptoms exhibited by a patient, particularly in relation to snakebites.

Wrong options:

  • preparation: Preparation refers to the act of making something ready, which does not fit the context of describing the clinical state of a patient.
  • presence: Presence refers to the state of being present, which does not accurately describe the clinical symptoms or appearance of a snakebite victim.
  • prediction: Prediction means a statement about what will happen in the future, which is not relevant to the description of the current clinical state of a patient.

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