A Morpheme Is ____

question 76

Multiple Choice

A morpheme is ____.

• A)any phrase in a given language
• B)an individual speech sound unique to a specific language
• C)an arbitrary signal in a language system
• D)the smallest component of speech that carries meaning

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A steroid hormone that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis of humans and other species.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer region of the adrenal glands responsible for producing steroid hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces and regulates some hormones, including melatonin.

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.