What is the difference between an acute disease and a chronic disease?

What will be an ideal response?


An acute disease is usually severe but short in duration. A chronic disease isn't as severe but lasts longer.

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A PA chest projection (lateral decubitus position) demonstrates

1. the C6-7 vertebral bodies without distortion. 2. the manubrium superimposed over the fourth vertebral body. 3. a closed C6-7 intervertebral disk space. 4. clearly shown C6-7 spinous processes and laminae. a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 2, 3, and 4 only d. 3 and 4 only

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The "guidance hypothesis," which relates to the frequency of KR, takes issue with which traditional viewpoint about the best frequency for KR?

A. The more frequently KR is given, the better the learning will be B. More frequent KR early in practice and less frequent KR later in practice leads to the best learning C. The less frequently KR is given, the better the learning will be D. A combination of 100% and relative frequency leads to the best learning

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