Question

what is a chronic injury? a sudden injury where it will be painful but will heal shortly. gradual onset but also has long - term effects. a small injury, that will heal slowly.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option describes an acute injury (sudden, heals shortly), not chronic.
• The second option: Chronic injuries typically develop gradually over time and have long - term effects, which matches this description.
• The third option: The size of the injury is not the defining factor of a chronic injury; chronic is about the onset and duration, not the size.

Answer:

B. Gradual onset but also has long - term effects.