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The human eye generates three types of tears. The first type protects the eye and keeps it wet. The second type cleans the eye when it becomes by dirt. The third kind, emotional tears, in response to sadness, worry or physical pain. Studies show that an emotional tear contains chemicals which are to stress. When we cry, we these chemicals. This helps to our body’s stress level and makes us feel better.

flow interested balance get rid of increase related flows irritated

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Correct answer: irritated
Explanation: The word 'irritated' fits grammatically as it describes the state of the eye when it is affected by dirt. It is an adjective that aligns with the context of discussing the eye's reaction to external factors.
Meaning: 'Irritated' means to be disturbed or made uncomfortable, particularly in a physical sense.
Wrong options:
increase: 'Increase' is a verb that means to become larger or greater, which does not fit the context of describing a state of the eye.
flow: 'Flow' is a verb that describes movement, which does not relate to the condition of the eye in this context.
balance: 'Balance' is a noun or verb that refers to stability, which does not describe a state of discomfort or reaction.
interested: 'Interested' is an adjective that describes curiosity or engagement, which is not applicable to the physical state of the eye.
get rid of: 'Get rid of' is a phrasal verb meaning to remove, which does not describe a condition of the eye.
flows: 'Flows' is a verb that indicates movement, which does not fit the context of describing the eye's reaction to dirt.
Correct answer: flow
Explanation: The verb 'flow' is appropriate here as it describes the action of tears in response to emotions. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the movement of tears.
Meaning: 'Flow' means to move steadily and continuously, particularly in reference to liquids.
Wrong options:
irritated: 'Irritated' is an adjective that describes a state of discomfort, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
increase: 'Increase' is a verb that means to become larger, which does not relate to the action of tears.
balance: 'Balance' is a noun or verb that refers to stability, which does not describe the action of tears.
interested: 'Interested' is an adjective that describes curiosity, which is not applicable to the action of tears.
get rid of: 'Get rid of' is a phrasal verb meaning to remove, which does not describe the action of tears flowing.
flows: 'Flows' is a verb but does not match the subject 'tears' in terms of grammatical structure, as 'flow' is the correct form here.
Correct answer: related
Explanation: The word 'related' is an adjective that describes the connection between emotional tears and stress. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates a relationship.
Meaning: 'Related' means connected or associated with something.
Wrong options:
increase: 'Increase' is a verb that means to become larger, which does not fit as it does not describe a connection.
flow: 'Flow' is a verb that describes movement, which does not relate to the connection between tears and stress.
irritated: 'Irritated' is an adjective that describes discomfort, which does not fit the context of describing a relationship.
balance: 'Balance' is a noun or verb that refers to stability, which does not describe a connection.
interested: 'Interested' is an adjective that describes curiosity, which is not applicable to the context of tears and stress.
get rid of: 'Get rid of' is a phrasal verb meaning to remove, which does not describe a relationship between tears and stress.
Correct answer: get rid of
Explanation: The phrase 'get rid of' is a phrasal verb that indicates the action of removing something, which fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the act of eliminating chemicals when crying.
Meaning: 'Get rid of' means to remove or dispose of something.
Wrong options:
irritated: 'Irritated' is an adjective that describes discomfort, which does not fit as an action in this context.
increase: 'Increase' is a verb that means to become larger, which does not relate to the action of crying.
flow: 'Flow' is a verb that describes movement, which does not fit the context of removing chemicals.
balance: 'Balance' is a noun or verb that refers to stability, which does not describe an action of removal.
interested: 'Interested' is an adjective that describes curiosity, which is not applicable to the action of crying.
flows: 'Flows' is a verb that indicates movement, which does not describe the action of removing chemicals.
Correct answer: balance
Explanation: The word 'balance' fits grammatically as a noun that describes the state of stability in the body's stress levels. It aligns with the context of discussing emotional regulation.
Meaning: 'Balance' refers to a state of equilibrium or stability.
Wrong options:
irritated: 'Irritated' is an adjective that describes discomfort, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
increase: 'Increase' is a verb that means to become larger, which does not relate to the state of stress levels.
flow: 'Flow' is a verb that describes movement, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
interested: 'Interested' is an adjective that describes curiosity, which is not applicable to the state of stress levels.
get rid of: 'Get rid of' is a phrasal verb meaning to remove, which does not describe a state of stability.
flows: 'Flows' is a verb that indicates movement, which does not fit as a noun in this context.

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