The Smallest Units of Speech Are Known As

question 19

Multiple Choice

The smallest units of speech are known as:

• A) phonemes
• B) graphemes
• C) morphemes
• D) phonics

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical substances produced by glands, which travel through the bloodstream to affect various parts of the body.

Parathyroid Gland

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates calcium levels in the blood.

Thyroid Gland

A butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck, producing hormones that regulate metabolism, energy generation, and growth.

Pancreas

A glandular organ in the digestive system that produces enzymes to digest food and hormones such as insulin to regulate blood sugar.