The Fact That There Are Thousands of Languages Tells Us

question 24

Multiple Choice

The fact that there are thousands of languages tells us that language is __________.

• A) not completely biologically determined
• B) not affected by cultural variation
• C) arranged primarily by geography
• D) the most difficult aspect of cultural anthropology

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Definitions:

Cohabited

Refers to living together, typically in a romantic relationship, without being married.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, representing the earliest stage in the development of an organism.

Placenta

A vital structure that forms inside the uterus throughout pregnancy, supplying the fetus with oxygen and essential nutrients while eliminating its waste materials.

Fetus

A developing mammal or human from the completion of embryonic development to birth, characterized by rapid growth and the development of body structures.