Arbitrary Constructions That Represent a Communicator's Thoughts Are Referred to in the Chapter

question 49

Multiple Choice

Arbitrary constructions that represent a communicator's thoughts are referred to in the chapter as

• A) syntactic rules.
• B) communication.
• C) phonological rules.
• D) symbols.

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Definitions:

Auditory Reflexes

Automatic responses of the muscles within the ear and other areas in response to sound, helping protect the ear from damage.

Somatosensory Areas

Regions of the brain that process sensory information from across the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Respiration

The process of inhaling and exhaling air to facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the body's cells.

Depolarized

A state in which sodium ions flow to the inside of the cell membrane, making the outside less positive. Depolarization occurs when a neuron responds to stimuli such as heat, pressure, or chemicals.