Although the rules surrounding the testing and approval of new drugs were indented to protect the public,these rules can also limit the access to drugs by people who are desperately ill.As a result of demands by ____ activists,the FDA eventually developed an expedited review process as well as a program to expand access to promising drugs.
A)AIDS
B)cancer
C)autism spectrum disorder
D)Alzheimer's disease

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The demands mentioned in the sentence are most likely made by AIDS activists, as the epidemic in the 1980s and 1990s prompted a push for expedited approval of drugs to combat the disease. This ultimately led to the creation of the FDA's fast-track review process and programs like expanded access and compassionate use for patients with life-threatening conditions. The other options (cancer, autism spectrum disorder, and Alzheimer's disease) may also have patient activist groups advocating for increased access to treatments, but the sentence specifically mentions demands made by a certain group of activists.

Although the Rules Surrounding the Testing and Approval of New