Which of the following terms is used to describe coughing up blood-streaked sputum?
a. Hematemesis
b. Hemoptysis
c. Hemolysis
d. Hemostasis
ANS: B
Coughing up blood or blood-streaked sputum from the lungs is referred to as hemoptysis.
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