11. The (nes 73-74) 1s er cie B cause 1

(1) points out the lack of doctors in small towns
(2)
emphasizes the indifference of small town residents
(3)
provides a reason for the decline of small towns
(4)
emphasizes the lack of professionalism in small town life
(5)
illustrates the role of small town druggists

in providing medical care.

I would choose option 3: provides a reason for the decline of small towns. The lack of doctors in small towns can contribute to the decline of the community as residents may not have access to proper healthcare services.