The International Phonetic Alphabet

question 2

Multiple Choice

The International Phonetic Alphabet

• A)corresponds exactly to the English alphabet of 26 letters and to the characters in the Chinese alphabet.
• B)has fewer letters than in the English alphabet,since some English alphabet letters,for example,k and c,can have the same sound.
• C)has a distinctive way to write each of the different sounds that have been identified in 7,000 human languages.

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Definitions:

Endocrine

Pertaining to the system of glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate processes such as growth, metabolism, and mood.

Somatic

Pertaining to or affecting the body, especially as distinguished from the mind or the environment.

Autonomic

Relating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the heart rate, involved in rest and digestion activities.