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 (4).
Option 1: swipe
Option 2: donate
Option 3: send
Option 4: travel
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Correct Answer: send
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The sentence mentions that glutamate is normally used to send signals from nerve cells. " Send " is a term that aligns with the function of transmitting or relaying signals, which is the primary role of glutamate in the context of nerve cell communication.
Therefore, the correct answer is send.
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