Given a scientific question and its correct answer, generate supporting facts for the answer. This supporting fact can be an explanation for the answer to the given question.

Q: Question: Where is the guinea worm a serious problem? Answer: africa

A: Guinea worm is a serious problem in parts of Africa that is being eradicated. Learn what is being done to decrease the number of people suffering from this parasite at the video below:.
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Q: Question: What is the term for the length of the route between two points? Answer: distance

A: Distance is the length of the route between two points. The SI unit for distance is the meter (m).
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Q: Question: The adrenal cortex directly influences the function of what organs through the production of the hormone aldosterone to stimulate sodium reabsorption? Answer: kidneys

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On the superior aspect of each kidney is the adrenal gland. The adrenal cortex directly influences renal function through the production of the hormone aldosterone to stimulate sodium reabsorption.
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