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Identify the key words and main ideas in the text. Then answer the questions.

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Identify the key words and main ideas in the text. Then answer the questions.

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What is the primary purpose of the passage?

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How is the passage structured?

3

According to the passage, what physiological response did researchers target to mimic hibernation in humans?

4

In the sentence, "Although significant hurdles remain—such as sedative tolerance in humans and the extreme cardiovascular responses triggered in trials—the scientific community is optimistic." What does SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY refer to in the context of the passage?

5

The passage states: “This ‘twilight sleep’ mimics hibernation without immobilizing sedatives or ventilators…” What does the word MIMICS most likely mean in this sentence?

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The passage says: “Researchers are also studying how hibernators like bears and squirrels prevent muscle atrophy, switch insulin resistance on and off…” What does the word ATROPHY mean in this sentence?

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The passage says: “Efforts are underway to find a central ‘torpor switch’ in the brain that could trigger these states…” What does the word TRIGGER mean in this context?

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Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the provided text?

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According to the second paragraph, what is a reason for agencies like NASA and ESA to be interested in human torpor?

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What is the main topic of the third paragraph?

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According to the fourth paragraph, scientists hope to pharmacologically replicate adaptations seen in various rodents. Which of the following is an adaptation specifically mentioned?

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The term mimics here refers to how the twilight sleep “copies” or “reproduces” the state of hibernation.

Atrophy refers to the reduction in size or strength of muscles due to lack of use—common in long-term immobility.

Trigger in this sentence means to initiate or activate the process of entering torpor.

 
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