Directions: Use Your Knowledge of the Reading-Writing Process to Answer

question 3

Multiple Choice

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Hales, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , Brief, 7^th ed., 2012, p. 8. ​ ​
Health Disparities
Despite great improvements in the overall health of the nation, Americans who are members of racial and ethnic groups-including black or African Americas, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and Pacific Islanders-are more likely than whites to suffer poor health and die prematurely. There is a longevity gap between white and black women and between white and black men. Many factors, including genetic variations, environmental influences, and specific health behaviors, contribute to these disparities .
We live in the most diverse nation on Earth, one that is becoming increasingly diverse. For society, this variety can be both enriching and divisive. Tolerance and acceptance of others have always been part of the American creed. By working together, Americans have created a country that remains, to those outside our borders, a symbol of opportunity.
This racial diversity also means varying susceptibility to disease. However , in defining race as a risk factor for certain health conditions, classifications such as "black" or "Hispanic" may be overly broad. Among Hispanics, for instance, Puerto Ricans suffer disproportionately from asthma, HIV/AIDS, and high infant mortality, while Mexican Americans have higher rates for diabetes. If, like many Americans, you come from a racially mixed background, your health profile may be complex.
The tone of the closing sentence suggests that the author ​

• A)doesn't expect readers to be interested in the topic.
• B)believes the topic will be relevant to many readers.
• C)expects readers to find the topic humorous.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Loop of Henle

A section of the nephron in the kidney that plays a crucial role in concentrating urine and conserving water.

Water Reabsorption

The process by which water is absorbed back into the blood from the filtrate in the kidney tubules.

Collecting Ducts

Series of tubules and ducts in the kidney that function in urine processing and the regulation of mineral balance.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the kidney nephron where the final adjustment of urine concentration and composition occurs.