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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Death and Dying

Question 16 • Anatomy & Physiology B

What is terminal illness?

Answer
A
an illness that does not get worse
B
an illness that is not contagious
C
an illness that is reversible
D
an illness that will result in death

Explanation

A terminal illness is a disease or condition that is expected to lead to a person's death. It may worsen over time, but the defining feature is that it cannot be cured and will ultimately result in death. Therefore, the correct choice is “an illness that will result in death.”

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