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    Question

    In the given question, there is a passage followed by

    five options. Choose the option which is an inference that can be drawn from the given passage. Stroke is one of the most common causes of disability and poor quality of life. Patients who are elderly have a higher chance of death, lower functional results, and longer hospital stays. Losing as little as 10 pounds can have a real impact on stroke risk. Exercise contributes to losing weight and lowering blood pressure, but it also stands on its own as an independent stroke risk reducer. Having high blood sugar damages blood vessels over time, making clots more likely to form inside them
    A Stroke risk is inversely proportional to weight loss. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Stroke definitely causes the death of the old. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Exercise does not impact the chances of stroke. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Low blood sugar can cause blood clots. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Option a) is correct as it can be inferred from the following excerpt of the passage: "Losing as little as 10 pounds can have a real impact on stroke risk. Exercise contributes to losing weight and lowering blood pressure, but it also stands on its own as an independent stroke risk reducer." Option b) is incorrect because death due to stroke is common among the old but it is not always necessary that death will follow a stroke. Option c) is incorrect because the passage clearly states the opposite. Option d) is incorrect because high blood sugar causes blood clots as per the passage. Therefore, the correct answer is option a).

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