London Clinic Microplastic Removal Cost & Procedure
News Context
At a glance
Okay, here’s a self-check based on the provided text.I’ll present questions, and you should answer them without looking back at the text. Then,I’ll provide the answers for you to check yourself. This is a “hard stop” – no peeking until the end!
Self-Check Questions:
- Approximately how many microplastic particles does an average person ingest annually, according to a 2019 study? (Give a range)
- What is the size range of microplastics, from smallest to largest? (Give units)
- What percentage of microplastics does Clarify Clinics claim its Clari procedure can remove from the blood? (Give a range)
- How much does the Clari procedure cost (in USD)?
- What is the name of the process used to separate red and white blood cells from plasma in the Clari procedure?
- according to early findings, what are some potential health effects linked to microplastics? (name at least three)
- Where is the Clarify Clinic located? (Be specific)
- What is a “nurdle”? (Based on the image caption)
STOP HERE! Do not scroll down until you have answered all the questions to the best of your ability.
Answers (Check Yourself):
- 39,000 to 52,000 microplastic particles.
- 1 nanometre to 5 millimetres.
- 90 to 99 percent.
- $13,000 (thirteen thousand US dollars).
- Apheresis.
- Inflammation, organ damage, reduced reproductive health, and cancer. (Any three of these are acceptable).
- A 19th-century townhouse near Harley Street in London.
- A piece of plastic collected on the beach. (It’s a small plastic pellet, part of what makes up the sculpture in the image).
How did you do?
7-8 Correct: Excellent! You have a very good grasp of the data.
5-6 Correct: Good. You understood the main points, but might benefit from a quick review of the text.
3-4 Correct: Fair. You may need to reread the text carefully to solidify your understanding.
0-2 Correct: Please reread the text thoroughly.