Question

synthesizing information to create new understanding
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one of the most common sports injuries is a pulled hamstring. it is very difficult to rehabilitate the hamstring. there are different levels, or grades, of injuries to the hamstring muscles. in a grade 1 injury, the hamstring feels tight. a grade 2 injury feels like a cramp that will not stop, and there is swelling. there is significant pain when the muscle is stretched. this often means a minor tear in the muscle. a grade 3 injury is a significant tear in the muscle, and the pain is so severe that the person has trouble walking. grade 2 and 3 injuries result in bruising
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which statement best synthesizes ideas from the passage and the image?
hamstring injuries are difficult to treat because three muscles can be involved.
the semimembranosus, biceps femoris, and semitendinosus are the hamstring muscles.
the different grades of hamstring injuries reflect how severe the injury can be.
it is very difficult to rehabilitate a hamstring injury because the muscles are so strong

Explanation:

The passage details different grades of hamstring injuries and their severities - grade 1 is tightness, grade 2 is a non - stopping cramp with swelling and pain on stretching, and grade 3 is a significant tear with severe pain and walking difficulties. The statement that different grades of hamstring injuries reflect how severe the injury can be synthesizes this information well.

Answer:

The different grades of hamstring injuries reflect how severe the injury can be.