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Read these sentences from the passage:

“The thyroid is one of many endocrine glands that control body functions. The glands are part of a system that regulates hormones.”

Which of the following describes the relationship between the first sentence and the second sentence?

A. The sentences make comparisons about the thyroid.

B. The second sentence adds information to the description in the first sentence.

C. The first and second sentences describe steps in a sequence.

D. The first sentence names a cause, and the second sentence describes an effect.

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D. The first sentence names a cause...........
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Answer:

D. The first sentence names a cause, and the second sentence describes an effect.

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