Three of the sentences express major ideas in the passage, and the others do not. Incorrect choices will be either minor ideas or ideas that are not presented in the passage. This question measures your ability to recognize important ideas from the passage and distinguish them from minor ideas or ideas that are not in the passage. | The passage discusses a new theory regarding the purpose of the appendix. 1. An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage js provided below. Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary because they express ideas that are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage. This question is worth 2 points. Answer Choices A Researchers found that the biofilm coating the appendix allowed helpful bacteria to thrive in the appendix. B When the intestine was emptied completely researchers found that helpful bacteria returned to the intestine very quickly. C The appendix is covered in a thin coating of mucus immune molecules and bacterial colonies. D Researchers concluded that the appendix could act as an area to hold reserves of helpful bacteria. E Rabbits possums and wombats also have appendixes. F Since a functioning appendix is difficult to actively observe discovering its purpose can be difficult. Fill in the blanks to complete the summary. The appendix in humans is different from those found in other animals which makes it difficult to understand the function of the organ. Doctors believe it is helpful in protecting the intestines from harmful bacteria even though the appendix does not anything into the intestines. Helpful bacteria are known to the intestines and doctors have discovered that the appendix releases these into the intestines when helpful bacteria have been _ flushed out. Research into the appendix is important for or developing countries where intestinal diseases are very common. 204 Chapters e ul IE1 Psychology g j sad the following passage. Then fill in the diagram with the information that you read. Track 57 i r fe 1 Ï Personality disorders are a class of mental disorders. They affect the way people view themselves other people and the world around y them. Personality disorders are broadly classified. They .
