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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #33556 Short Pain management
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You will hear a recording about a topic. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.

Transcript:

There have been several influential studies in pain management some of the most interesting of these study, endorphins, the body’s own natural painkillers, for example. We now know that exercise stimulates the production of endorphins. Lack of exercise, on the other hand, not only shuts down endorphin production, but can also lead to muscle deterioration. This is why you see a lot of pain specialist prescribing exercise for patients with chronic pain. Another interesting area involves the power of the placebo effect. We've known for some time that a sugar pill or other inactive placebo can sometimes make a sick person feel better. Somehow the power of suggestion or faith in the doctor for the drug will start a process of healing. We now think a neural chemical component, what may actually happen is the placebo effect allow some people to sort of tap into the supply of endorphins.........in their own brains
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Option 1: "in their own brains"

Explanation: The text discusses how the placebo effect allows some individuals to access their body's natural painkillers, endorphins. The phrase 'in their own brains' directly relates to this concept, as it indicates the location where endorphins are produced and suggests a connection to the neural processes involved in pain management.

Option 2: "in their hearts"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text specifically refers to the brain as the source of endorphins. The heart does not play a role in the production of endorphins, making this option irrelevant to the context of the text.

Option 3: "of their feelings"

Explanation: While feelings may be influenced by endorphins, this option does not accurately reflect the text's focus on the brain's role in producing these natural painkillers. It is too vague and does not connect directly to the scientific explanation provided.

Option 4: "from the muscle"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it suggests that endorphins are sourced from muscles, which contradicts the text's assertion that endorphins are produced in the brain. The context emphasizes the brain's role in pain management, making this option misleading.

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