Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Chronic and Acute

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between chronic and acute diseases?

• A) Unlike acute diseases, chronic diseases decrease as people age.
• B) Unlike acute diseases, chronic diseases can cause death and incapacitation.
• C) Unlike chronic diseases, acute diseases are present at birth.
• D) Unlike chronic diseases, acute diseases are lifelong illnesses.
• E) Unlike chronic diseases, acute diseases strike suddenly and disappear rapidly.

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