Question

i-readyidentifying central idea — instruction — levshadowy image of something embedded deep withinötzis back. to learn more, they used ct scans. what theyfound shocked them.the image was that of an arrowhead!soon scientists found the entry wound of the arrow. somescientists believe that ötzi would have died soon afterreceiving such a wound, either from ______ toomuch blood or from an infection.findinggaininglosing

Explanation:

The sentence describes how Ötzi would die from the arrow wound, specifically mentioning blood loss as a cause. The correct verb needs to match the context of losing blood. "Losing" is the only option that logically fits the phrase "too much blood" in this fatal wound context.

Answer:

losing