Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression. Research (1)______ that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Music can (2)______ the brain’s production of the hormone dopamine. This increased dopamine production helps (3)________ feelings of anxiety and depression. Music is processed directly by the amygdala, which is the part of the brain (4)________ in mood and emotions. By reducing stress levels and providing a strong competing stimulus to the pain (5) ________ that enter the brain, music therapy can assist in pain management.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 2.
Option 1: provide
Option 2: furnish
Option 3: exhaust
Option 4: boost
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Correct Answer: boost
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In the context of the passage, the blank is discussing how music affects the brain's production of dopamine. The most appropriate word to convey a positive impact on dopamine production is boost . This choice aligns with the positive tone of the passage, indicating that music has a positive influence on the brain's hormone production.
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