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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #34582 Allergies
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Allergies  are  abnormal  immune  system  reactions  to  things  that  are  typically  harmless  to  most  people.  When  you’re  allergic  to  something,  your  immune  system    believes  that  this  substance  is  harmful  to  your  body.  Substances  that  cause  allergic  reactions  —  such  as  certain  foods,  dust,  plant  pollen,  or  medicines  —  are  known  as  allergens.  In  an  attempt  to    the  body,  the  immune  system  produces  IgE    to  that  allergen.  Those  antibodies  then  cause  certain  cells  in  the  body  to    chemicals  into  the  bloodstream,  one  of  which  is  histamine.  The  histamine  then    on  a  person's  eyes,  nose,  throat,  lungs,  skin,  or  gastrointestinal  tract  and  causes  the  symptoms  of  the  allergic  reaction.  Future  exposure  to  that  same  allergen  will  trigger  this  antibody  response  again.  This  means  that  every  time  you  come  into  contact  with  that  allergen,  you'll  have  an  allergic  reaction.  

protect mistakenly release enact preserve acts antibodies embody

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Correct answer: mistakenly

Explanation: The adverb 'mistakenly' describes the action of the immune system believing something harmful is harmless. It fits grammatically as it modifies the verb 'believes' and aligns with the context of an incorrect belief.

Meaning: 'Mistakenly' means to do something in error or by misunderstanding.

Wrong options:

  • preserve: 'Preserve' is a verb meaning to maintain or keep safe, which does not fit the context of belief.
  • enact: 'Enact' is a verb meaning to make something into law or to perform, which does not relate to the immune system's belief.
  • acts: 'Acts' is a verb that does not fit here as it does not describe the nature of the immune system's belief.
  • protect: 'Protect' is a verb that means to keep safe, which does not fit the context of a belief.
  • antibodies: 'Antibodies' is a noun referring to immune proteins, which does not fit as it does not describe how the immune system believes.
  • release: 'Release' is a verb that means to let go, which does not relate to the belief of the immune system.
  • embody: 'Embody' is a verb meaning to represent or express something, which does not fit the context of belief.
Correct answer: protect

Explanation: The verb 'protect' fits grammatically as it describes the action the immune system takes in response to allergens. It aligns with the context of the immune system's function to safeguard the body.

Meaning: 'Protect' means to keep safe from harm or injury.

Wrong options:

  • preserve: 'Preserve' implies maintaining something in its original state, which does not fit the context of an immune response.
  • enact: 'Enact' refers to making something into law, which is unrelated to the immune system's function.
  • acts: 'Acts' does not fit as it does not describe the action of the immune system in this context.
  • mistakenly: 'Mistakenly' is an adverb and does not fit as a verb describing the immune system's action.
  • antibodies: 'Antibodies' is a noun and does not describe an action taken by the immune system.
  • release: 'Release' is a verb that describes an action but does not convey the purpose of the immune system's response.
  • embody: 'Embody' means to represent something, which does not fit the context of protecting the body.
Correct answer: antibodies

Explanation: The noun 'antibodies' fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the verb 'produces.' It is contextually appropriate as it refers to the immune proteins produced in response to allergens.

Meaning: 'Antibodies' are proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like allergens.

Wrong options:

  • preserve: 'Preserve' is a verb and does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • enact: 'Enact' is a verb that does not relate to the immune system's production of substances.
  • acts: 'Acts' is a verb and does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • protect: 'Protect' is a verb and does not fit as a noun describing what the immune system produces.
  • release: 'Release' is a verb and does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • mistakenly: 'Mistakenly' is an adverb and does not fit as a noun describing a product of the immune system.
  • embody: 'Embody' is a verb and does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: release

Explanation: The verb 'release' fits grammatically as it describes the action taken by the cells in response to antibodies. It is contextually appropriate as it refers to the action of discharging chemicals into the bloodstream.

Meaning: 'Release' means to let go or discharge something.

Wrong options:

  • preserve: 'Preserve' is a verb meaning to maintain, which does not fit the context of discharging chemicals.
  • enact: 'Enact' is a verb that does not relate to the action of cells in this context.
  • acts: 'Acts' does not fit as it does not describe the action of discharging chemicals.
  • protect: 'Protect' is a verb that does not describe the action of cells in this context.
  • antibodies: 'Antibodies' is a noun and does not fit as a verb describing an action taken by cells.
  • mistakenly: 'Mistakenly' is an adverb and does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • embody: 'Embody' is a verb that does not relate to the action of releasing chemicals.
Correct answer: acts

Explanation: The verb 'acts' fits grammatically as it describes the action of histamine on various parts of the body. It is contextually appropriate as it conveys how histamine influences the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Meaning: 'Acts' means to take action or have an effect.

Wrong options:

  • preserve: 'Preserve' is a verb that means to maintain, which does not fit the context of how histamine functions.
  • enact: 'Enact' is a verb that does not relate to the action of histamine in this context.
  • release: 'Release' is a verb that describes an action but does not fit the context of how histamine operates.
  • protect: 'Protect' is a verb that does not describe the action of histamine in this context.
  • antibodies: 'Antibodies' is a noun and does not fit as a verb describing the action of histamine.
  • mistakenly: 'Mistakenly' is an adverb and does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • embody: 'Embody' is a verb that does not relate to the action of histamine.

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