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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #50466 Spinal Cord Injury 2
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Many  organs  and  tissues  in  the  body  can  recover  after  injury  without  .  Unfortunately,  some  cells  of  the  central  nervous  system  are  so    that  they  cannot  divide  and  create  new  cells.  As  a  result,  recovery  from  a  brain  or  spinal  cord  injury  is  much  more  difficult.  The    of  the  central  nervous  system  makes  the    of  the  right  connections  between  brain  and  spinal  cord  cells  very  difficult.

formation interaction intervention complexity compartmentalized specialized foundation

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Correct answer: intervention

Explanation: The word 'intervention' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to the act of intervening, which is necessary in the context of recovery after injury. It aligns with the overall sentiment of the sentence, indicating that recovery can occur without external assistance.

Meaning: 'Intervention' refers to the act of intervening, especially to improve a situation or prevent harm.

Wrong options:

  • compartmentalized: 'Compartmentalized' is an adjective that describes something divided into sections, which does not fit as it does not relate to the act of recovery.
  • specialized: 'Specialized' is an adjective that describes something designed for a specific purpose, which does not fit as it does not indicate an action or process.
  • formation: 'Formation' is a noun that refers to the action of forming or the process of being formed, which does not fit the context of recovery without assistance.
  • foundation: 'Foundation' is a noun that refers to the basis or groundwork of something, which does not relate to the act of recovery.
  • interaction: 'Interaction' is a noun that refers to the action of interacting, which does not fit as it does not imply the necessary action for recovery.
Correct answer: specialized

Explanation: The term 'specialized' is an adjective that describes cells that have developed specific functions, making them unable to divide. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it explains why certain cells cannot regenerate.

Meaning: 'Specialized' means designed or trained for a particular purpose or function.

Wrong options:

  • compartmentalized: 'Compartmentalized' describes something divided into sections, which does not accurately describe the nature of the cells in this context.
  • intervention: 'Intervention' is a noun that does not describe the characteristics of the cells, making it irrelevant here.
  • formation: 'Formation' is a noun that refers to the process of forming, which does not apply to the description of cell characteristics.
  • foundation: 'Foundation' is a noun that refers to the basis of something, which does not fit the context of describing cell functions.
  • interaction: 'Interaction' is a noun that refers to the action of interacting, which does not describe the specific nature of the cells.
Correct answer: complexity

Explanation: The word 'complexity' is a noun that refers to the state of being intricate or complicated. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the intricate nature of the central nervous system, which contributes to the difficulty of recovery.

Meaning: 'Complexity' refers to the quality of being complex or complicated.

Wrong options:

  • compartmentalized: 'Compartmentalized' is an adjective that describes something divided into sections, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the nervous system.
  • specialized: 'Specialized' is an adjective that describes specific functions, which does not fit as it does not refer to the overall nature of the system.
  • formation: 'Formation' is a noun that refers to the act of forming, which does not capture the intricate nature of the nervous system.
  • foundation: 'Foundation' is a noun that refers to the basis of something, which does not accurately describe the state of the nervous system.
  • interaction: 'Interaction' is a noun that refers to the action of interacting, which does not describe the complexity of the system.
Correct answer: formation

Explanation: The word 'formation' is a noun that refers to the process of forming or being formed. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the process of establishing connections between cells in the nervous system.

Meaning: 'Formation' refers to the action of forming or the process of being formed.

Wrong options:

  • compartmentalized: 'Compartmentalized' is an adjective that describes something divided into sections, which does not fit as it does not relate to the process of forming connections.
  • specialized: 'Specialized' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe a process but rather a characteristic of cells.
  • complexity: 'Complexity' is a noun that refers to the state of being complex, which does not describe the action of forming connections.
  • foundation: 'Foundation' is a noun that refers to the basis of something, which does not accurately describe the process of forming connections.
  • interaction: 'Interaction' is a noun that refers to the action of interacting, which does not describe the specific process of forming connections.

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