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karateprodigy

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on: Jun 21, 2018
Although the terms disease and illness are often used interchangeably, they have somewhat different meanings. Technically, disease refers to
 
  A) psychological disorders.
  B) the experience of being sick.
  C) the process of physical damage.
  D) an existing, official diagnosis.

Question 2

Why did Lance Armstrong put off seeking medical care for the symptoms he noticed?
 
  A) He was concerned about the expenses of medical care.
  B) He was in denial that he was sick and ignored the pain.
  C) He did not know how to get a referral to a specialist.
  D) He knew an illness would have no impact on his career.


Edwyer

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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