Instructions: Identify the Following

question 17

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
Eli Whitney

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Definitions:

Coughs

An action the body takes to clear the airways of irritants and secretions.

Stress Incontinence

The involuntary loss of urine during physical activity that puts pressure on the bladder, such as coughing, sneezing, or exercising.

Sneezes

A reflex action to expel air forcibly from the nose and mouth due to irritation in the nasal passages, serving as a mechanism to clear the nasal tract.

Hematemesis

The vomiting of blood, an alarming symptom that can indicate a serious medical condition, such as an ulcer or a gastrointestinal hemorrhage.