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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48353 Cancer Immunotherapy
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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
Cancer  immunotherapy  has  emerged  as  a  groundbreaking  area  in  the    against  cancer,  leveraging  the  body's  immune  system  to  target  and    cancer  cells.  One  prominent  approach  involves  checkpoint  inhibitors,  which  block  specific  proteins  that  inhibit  immune  responses,  allowing  the  immune  system  to  recognize  and  attack  cancer  cells  more  effectively.  Another  promising  avenue  is  adoptive  cell  therapy,    T  cells  are  extracted  from  the  patient,  genetically  modified  to  express  receptors  targeting  cancer  cells,  and  then  reintroduced  into  the  patient.  CAR-T  cell  therapy,  a  notable  example  of  adoptive  cell  therapy,  has  shown  remarkable  success  in  treating  certain  types  of  leukemia  and  lymphoma.  Ongoing  research  is  focused  on  refining  these  immunotherapeutic  strategies,  addressing  challenges  like  treatment  resistance  and  expanding  their  applicability  to  a    range  of  cancers.  

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Correct answer: fight

Explanation: The word 'fight' fits grammatically as a noun that describes the struggle against cancer, aligning with the context of cancer immunotherapy as a battle against the disease.

Meaning: In this context, 'fight' refers to the ongoing struggle or effort to combat cancer.

Wrong options:

  • life: The word 'life' does not convey the action of combating cancer and is too broad in meaning.
  • cure: While 'cure' relates to the outcome of treatment, it does not represent the ongoing effort or struggle against cancer.
  • journey: The term 'journey' implies a process or experience, which does not specifically denote the active struggle against cancer.
Correct answer: eliminate

Explanation: The verb 'eliminate' is appropriate as it indicates the action of removing or destroying cancer cells, which is the goal of immunotherapy, fitting both grammatically and contextually.

Meaning: 'Eliminate' means to completely remove or get rid of something, in this case, cancer cells.

Wrong options:

  • camouflage: 'Camouflage' suggests hiding or concealing, which contradicts the goal of targeting cancer cells for destruction.
  • nurture: 'Nurture' implies care and support, which is not relevant to the action of attacking cancer cells.
  • synchronize: 'Synchronize' means to occur at the same time, which does not relate to the action of dealing with cancer cells.
Correct answer: where

Explanation: The word 'where' serves as a conjunction that introduces a clause providing additional information about the process of adoptive cell therapy, fitting grammatically and contextually into the sentence.

Meaning: In this context, 'where' indicates the specific situation or condition under which T cells are modified and reintroduced.

Wrong options:

  • in that: 'In that' is a phrase that explains a reason but does not fit the context of describing a location or situation.
  • while: 'While' suggests a contrast or simultaneous action, which does not accurately describe the process being explained.
  • which: 'Which' is a relative pronoun that would require a preceding noun to refer back to, making it less suitable in this context.
Correct answer: broader

Explanation: The adjective 'broader' is suitable as it describes an expanded range of cancers that immunotherapy strategies aim to address, fitting both grammatically and contextually.

Meaning: 'Broader' means wider in scope or extent, indicating that the strategies are being applied to more types of cancers.

Wrong options:

  • sharper: 'Sharper' implies a more acute or intense quality, which does not relate to the range of cancers.
  • heavier: 'Heavier' suggests weight or burden, which is not relevant to the context of cancer types.
  • deeper: 'Deeper' implies more profound or intense, which does not accurately describe the range of cancers being targeted.

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