The Basic Building Blocks of Language Are Called ________,The Smallest

question 43

Multiple Choice

The basic building blocks of language are called ________,the smallest units of sound that change the meanings of words.

• A) phonology
• B) phonemes
• C) pragmatics
• D) prosody

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Definitions:

Heart Rate

The quantity of heart pulsations within a certain time frame, usually measured in beats per minute (BPM).

Respiration Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, a vital sign used to assess overall health and physical condition.

Polygraph

A machine used to detect lies by measuring physiological responses presumed to change when someone is not telling the truth.

Physiological Component

Refers to the aspects of biological and physical functions and processes within an organism.