Select the Meaning of the Underlined Word in the Sentence

question 183

Multiple Choice

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
After two months of a strict diet regimen, the patient had lost 15 pounds.

• A)harmful
• B)low-carb
• C)average
• D)stringent

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Definitions:

Nitrogen Oxides

Gaseous compounds of nitrogen and oxygen, such as NO and NO2, that contribute to air pollution and can have harmful effects on human health and the environment.

Endemic Species

A species found only in the region where it evolved.

Habitat Destruction

The process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species, leading to a loss of biodiversity.