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Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows.
Statement: "People who regularly exercise are less likely to fall ill."
Conclusions:
I. Regular exercise improves immunity.
II. Illness is directly linked to lack of physical activity.

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The correct answer is
Only conclusion I follows

Statement Analysis: Exercise and Illness

The core statement is: "People who regularly exercise are less likely to fall ill." This statement establishes a relationship between the habit of regular exercise and a lower probability of getting sick (falling ill). It suggests that engaging in exercise has a beneficial effect on health, making individuals more resistant to illnesses.

Conclusion I: Exercise Improves Immunity

Let's examine the first conclusion: "Regular exercise improves immunity."

  • The original statement indicates that regular exercise leads to people being less likely to fall ill.
  • A common and scientifically supported reason why people become less likely to fall ill is because their immune system is stronger.
  • Therefore, it is logical to infer that regular exercise contributes to enhancing or improving the body's immunity, which in turn helps prevent illness.
  • This conclusion provides a plausible mechanism for the observation stated in the premise.

Hence, Conclusion I logically follows from the given statement.

Conclusion II: Illness and Physical Activity

Now, let's analyze the second conclusion: "Illness is directly linked to lack of physical activity."

  • The original statement focuses on the *positive* impact of having regular exercise (reducing the likelihood of illness).
  • Conclusion II talks about the *negative* impact of the *absence* of physical activity (lack of physical activity leading to illness).
  • While it might be true that a lack of exercise could contribute to illness, the original statement doesn't provide enough information to make this a direct deduction. The statement doesn't say that *only* lack of exercise causes illness or that *all* illnesses are linked to it. It only highlights the benefit of exercise.
  • The statement implies a correlation, but Conclusion II makes a stronger claim about a direct link and causality regarding the *lack* of activity, which isn't explicitly supported by the premise alone.

Therefore, Conclusion II does not necessarily follow directly from the given statement.

Final Determination

Based on the analysis:

  • Conclusion I logically follows as a potential explanation for the statement.
  • Conclusion II is related but is not a direct logical deduction from the statement provided.

Thus, only Conclusion I follows.

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