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krzymel

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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.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of chronic diseases?
 
  A) Chronic diseases include chicken pox.
  B) Chronic diseases strike suddenly.
  C) Chronic diseases disappear rapidly.
  D) Chronic diseases are long-term illnesses.
  E) Chronic diseases decrease as people age.


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kilada

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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

D


krzymel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
Wow, this really help

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