If one messenger or pathway is blocked _____ is likely to take its place as the body tries to protect itself against starvation．
(A)another
(B)the other
(C)other
(D)others
当てはめて訳すやつなんですが｢体を飢餓から守ろうとして…｣くらいの部分的な訳しかわかりませんorz
助けてください…('A`)