Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
A recent study that (1)_________ people's brains at different points in their workday (2)__________ high-demand tasks which require intense, constant concentration can lead to the buildup of a (3)__________ toxic chemical called glutamate. Normally used to (4)___________ signals from nerve cells, in large quantities glutamate alters the (5)__________ of a brain region involved in planning and decision-making, the lateral prefrontal cortex (IPFC).
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (3).
Option 1: potentially
Option 2: utterly
Option 3: perpetually
Option 4: grandly
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Correct Answer: potentially
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The sentence discusses the buildup of a toxic chemical called glutamate. Using "potentially" in this context implies that the buildup of glutamate has the possibility or potential to be harmful or pose a risk. It aligns with the idea that the accumulation of this toxic chemical may have negative consequences.
Therefore, the correct answer is potentially.
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