Any disturbance of the structure or function of the body is a pathological condition. This condition is termed a/an:

A. Percussion – Percussion helps assess the size, location, and density of organs but is not the primary technique for identifying tenderness.

B. Palpation – Palpation involves using the hands to assess for tenderness, swelling, temperature changes, and masses. It is the most effective method for detecting areas of tenderness.

C. Auscultation – Auscultation involves listening to internal body sounds, such as heart, lung, and bowel sounds, and does not assess tenderness.

D. Inspection – Inspection is visual observation of the body for abnormalities but does not involve physically assessing for tenderness.

A. Chronic. – Chronic diseases are long-lasting and persistent, often requiring ongoing management, but they do not necessarily involve remission.

B. Acute. – Acute diseases have a sudden onset and typically resolve quickly, whereas remission refers to a temporary or permanent absence of disease symptoms.

C. Functional. – Functional diseases involve impaired body function without structural abnormalities, but this term does not describe the disappearance of symptoms.

D. Remission. – Remission occurs when a disease's signs and symptoms temporarily or permanently disappear, as seen in conditions like cancer or autoimmune disorders.