The Underlined Sentence in the Following Passage Is an Example

question 51

Multiple Choice

The underlined sentence in the following passage is an example of ________.
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. The term is derived from the ancient Greek cephalus, meaning head.

• A) exemplification
• B) function/purpose
• C) comparison/contrast
• D) etymology

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Definitions:

Vitamin

Organic compounds that are essential in small amounts for the body to function properly, often obtained through diet.

Gastrin

A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid.

Secreted

Refers to the process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.

Glucose

A simple sugar and important energy source in living organisms, serving as a primary cellular fuel.