Read the passage and answer the questions.

Psychology is not the only field of science concerned with the relation between hunger and anger; physiologists know that hunger leads to changes in body reactions, too. ( ⓐ ) When we eat bread, rice, or fruit, our digestive system breaks these foods down into glucose, the main fuel source for the cells in our body. ( ⓑ ) It circulates in the blood and gets absorbed by cells for the energy required for their proper performance.
( ⓒ ) The human body responds to this threat by releasing cortisol, a hormone that helps our body cope with stressful situations. ( ⓓ ) Elevated cortisol levels lead to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure along with many psychological effects including anxiety, irritation, and depression.
1 Where does the given sentence best fit in the passage?
ⓒ
But glucose levels fall when we are hungry, preventing cells from performing what they are supposed to do, an obvious threat to the proper functioning of the body.
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2 Find the word in the passage that best matches the given
meaning.
circulate
to move or flow continuously in a closed path
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My Learning Log

·   Big Question
How do you maintain your physical and mental well-being?
I stay physically healthy by doing sports and getting enough sleep.
For my mental well-being, I try to manage stress by talking to friends and
taking breaks.
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What was the most interesting thing you learned in this unit?
It was interesting to learn how genes are involved in food preferences.
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Which part did you find challenging, and how will you improve yourself?
Drawing a cartoon was difficult because I had a hard time coming up
with ideas. I will try to think outside the box more often.
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·   My Attitude
Did I give peers constructive feedback when necessary?
Yes, I didn’t hesitate to give them helpful feedback when it was necessary.
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