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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 (5).

Option 1: performance

Option 2: synergy

Option 3: radiation

Option 4: ensemble


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: performance


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The sentence discusses the impact of glutamate on a brain region, specifically the lateral prefrontal cortex (IPFC), involved in planning and decision-making. Using "performance" in this context suggests that the alterations caused by glutamate influence the functioning or operational effectiveness of this brain region.

Therefore, the correct word is performance.

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