Part A: The reader can infer that Kidney disease -
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A only affects adults
B is a major problem
C will never get better
D needs more research
Part B: Select two details that support the answer in Part A.
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A Kidney failure happens when kidney function falls below 15% of normal.
B There are more than 94,000 people nationwide waiting for new kidneys,
C by far the longest organ transplant waiting list,
D have been waiting for a new kidney for more than 5 years.
Part A: B is the correct answer. Kidney disease is a major problem.
Part B:
B supports the answer by indicating that there are more than 94,000 people nationwide waiting for new kidneys, showing the widespread impact of kidney disease.
C supports the answer by mentioning that the organ transplant waiting list for kidneys is by far the longest, further emphasizing that kidney disease is a major issue.