Identify and State the Historical Significance of the Following

question 53

Short Answer

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-William Dean Howells

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, usually measured in the arteries.

Diastolic Pressure

The blood pressure measured when the heart relaxes.

Tapping Sound

A light and often repetitive sound produced by hitting a surface with a small object or part of the body, like fingers.

Apnea

The absence of respiration.