Question

readworks name: aeneas icagun - san date: 9 - 19 - 25 1. why was colón no longer in the big leagues in 2017? a he injured his mesenchymal stem cells b he injured his rotator cuff and a ligament in his elbow c he became burnt - out and wanted time off d he could only throw the ball 83 miles per hour 2. how does the text describe colóns stem cell transplant? a an experimental surgery where doctors used synthetic hgh to increase his muscle mass and bone strength b an experimental surgery where rotator tendons are used to connect colóns muscle to his bone c an experimental surgery where doctors injected stem cells from his body into his injured shoulder and elbow to help repair them d an experimental surgery where the pituitary gland is activated to circulate more blood in the body and reduce body fat 3. read the following sentences from the text. “the treatment also concerned mlb because its sometimes done in conjunction with synthetic human growth hormone (hgh) injections. hgh is a natural chemical released by the pituitary gland that circulates in the blood and stimulates growth and development, especially in kids and teens. when synthetic hgh is injected into the body, it can increase muscle mass, strengthen bones, and reduce body fat. hgh use is banned in professional sports.” what conclusion can you draw from this evidence? a mlb was not concerned about colóns treatment because the surgery had been tested a lot b sometimes, the pituitary gland releases too much hgh and causes heart issues c synthetic hgh may give athletes an unfair advantage in their sport d muscle mass decreases when people are injected with synthetic hgh

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option for the first question based on the context of Calón's situation. Option B is likely correct as injuries to rotator - cuff and ligament are common reasons for athletes to be out of the spotlight.
2. For the second question, stem - cell transplants often involve injecting stem cells from the body into injured areas for repair, which matches option C.
3. Regarding the third question, since HGH use is banned in professional sports and it can increase muscle mass etc., it implies that it may give athletes an unfair advantage, which is option C.

Answer:

1. B. He injured his rotator cuff and a ligament in his elbow
2. C. an experimental surgery where doctors injected stem cells from his body into his injured shoulder and elbow to help repair them
3. C. Synthetic HGH may give athletes an unfair advantage in their sport