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Complete Question Explanation
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14445)
The correct answer choice is (D)
This question asks us to identify one of the ways in which medical textbook illustrations differ from
custom-made medical illustrations. The most efficient way to approach this question would be to
review the answer choices and quickly eliminate any that are inconsistent with the passage. When
examining the remaining responses more closely, refer to the third paragraph of the passage, which
compares the two types of illustrations. As mentioned earlier, whenever the author makes a direct
comparison between two items, it is advantageous to notate that section of the passage so you can
quickly refer to it when needed.
Answer choice (A): There is no evidence to suggest that medical textbook illustrations fail to
accurately represent human anatomy. The fact that they contain “extensive detail required by medical
students” (line 38) certainly does not make them inaccurate (just confusing).
Answer choice (B): Although custom-made medical illustrations sometimes eschew the use of color
(line 36), it is an exaggeration to say that they must avoid color. Moreover, there is no evidence to
suggest that just because medical textbooks include extensive detail, they also employ color freely.
Answer choice (C): The passage does not differentiate between textbook illustrations and custommade
illustrations on the basis of whether they are objective or not.
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. According to the information contained in
the third paragraph, medical textbook illustrations “include […] extensive detail” (line 38), whereas
custom-made illustrations contain “only the information that is relevant for those deciding a case”
(lines 40-41).
Answer choice (E): This is an Opposite answer. The problem with medical textbook illustration is
precisely that they contain too much detail, making them difficult to comprehend by nonmedical
audiences. Custom-made medical illustrations, on the other hand, include only the information
relevant to the particular case, making them more easily understandable.
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14445)
The correct answer choice is (D)
This question asks us to identify one of the ways in which medical textbook illustrations differ from
custom-made medical illustrations. The most efficient way to approach this question would be to
review the answer choices and quickly eliminate any that are inconsistent with the passage. When
examining the remaining responses more closely, refer to the third paragraph of the passage, which
compares the two types of illustrations. As mentioned earlier, whenever the author makes a direct
comparison between two items, it is advantageous to notate that section of the passage so you can
quickly refer to it when needed.
Answer choice (A): There is no evidence to suggest that medical textbook illustrations fail to
accurately represent human anatomy. The fact that they contain “extensive detail required by medical
students” (line 38) certainly does not make them inaccurate (just confusing).
Answer choice (B): Although custom-made medical illustrations sometimes eschew the use of color
(line 36), it is an exaggeration to say that they must avoid color. Moreover, there is no evidence to
suggest that just because medical textbooks include extensive detail, they also employ color freely.
Answer choice (C): The passage does not differentiate between textbook illustrations and custommade
illustrations on the basis of whether they are objective or not.
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. According to the information contained in
the third paragraph, medical textbook illustrations “include […] extensive detail” (line 38), whereas
custom-made illustrations contain “only the information that is relevant for those deciding a case”
(lines 40-41).
Answer choice (E): This is an Opposite answer. The problem with medical textbook illustration is
precisely that they contain too much detail, making them difficult to comprehend by nonmedical
audiences. Custom-made medical illustrations, on the other hand, include only the information
relevant to the particular case, making them more easily understandable.