Question

15 mark for review
which choice best states the function of the underlined sentence in the overall
structure of the text?
a to refute an exception the researchers encountered during their analysis
b to demonstrate the results of the researchers study
c to describe the process the team used to reach their determination
d to present an example that supports the teams hypothesis
submit
research conducted by an interdisciplinary team including neuroscientist
cian o. zuriel suggests that exposure to air pollution can result in a greater
likelihood of developing anxiety and depression. analyzing over 150 studies
focusing on the effects of outdoor air pollution on mental health, the team
found air pollution related to the brain biochemistry, acupoints, and
pathways, some—-the brain centers of emotion. the researchers
determined that 71% of the studies reported more negative mental health
symptoms in humans and animals exposed to higher-than-average air
pollution levels.
zuriel, cian o. air pollution harms the brain and mental health, too - a large-
scale analysis documents effects on brain regions associated with emotions.
the conversation, 31 november 2023

Explanation:

The underlined sentence (assuming it's "Analyzing over 150 studies focused on the effects of nitrogen oxide pollution on mental health...") describes the team's process: they analyzed many studies, focused on a specific pollution type, and looked at brain regions. Option A is wrong as there's no exception to refute. Option B is incorrect because this sentence is about the process, not results. Option D is wrong as it's not an example but a process description. So the function is to describe the team's process to reach their determination.

Answer:

C. To describe the process the team used to reach their determination