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List and Define the Six Maxims of Politeness Identified by Linguist

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List and define the six maxims of politeness identified by linguist Geoffrey Leech.


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Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver, storing and concentrating bile produced by the liver before releasing it into the small intestine.

Glycogen

A multi-branched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals, fungi, and bacteria.

Appendix

A small, tube-like sac attached to the large intestine, its function is not entirely understood, but it is known to play a role in gut immunity.

Large Intestine

The final section of the gastrointestinal tract that processes waste material and absorbs water and electrolytes, leading to the formation of stool.

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